Goggles!
By Ezra Jack Keats
The Story
A boy finds a great treasure — a pair of lensless motorcycle goggles — but bigger kids want them too, so he and his friend must outsmart the neighborhood bullies to keep their prize.
Why It's Special
For the kid who guards a found treasure like it's made of gold, this is a story about holding onto something precious against bigger odds.
- Big idea: Small kids can outwit bigger threats when they team up and use their heads.
- Vibes: Streetwise, urban, and quietly triumphant — city-block adventure with heart.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy stories about neighborhood friendship
- are working on standing up to bigger kids
- respond well to urban, real-world settings
- like to act out chases and clever escapes
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What did the boys do to keep the bigger kids from taking their goggles?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think it felt when the bullies tried to take something that wasn't theirs?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever found something you loved and had to protect it?
- Imagination: If you found a pair of goggles like these, what would you pretend to see through them?
