Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

Written by Joanna Ho & illustrated by Dung Ho
Book #1 in the Eyes That Kiss in the Corners Series
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
AD610L
Lexile measure
Jan 5, 2021
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This lyrical and stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the of spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers’. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother’s, and her little sister’s. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future.Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages and is a celebration of diversity.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780062915627
Publication Date
January 5, 2021
Publisher
HarperCollins
Text Details
Typography by Honee Jang
Illustration Details
The artist used Adobe Photoshop to create the digital illustrations for this book.
Page Count
40
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2019957889
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
1235819829
Lexile® Level
AD610L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~O
Est. ATOS® Book Level
~4

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