Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

Written by Joanna Ho · Illustrated by Dung Ho

Part of the Eyes That Kiss in the Corners series

A young girl reflects on the beauty of her eyes and the women in her family who share the same feature.

5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.6/5 Goodreads · 9,315 ratings
34 pages· 399 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD610L
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Bookroo's summary

A young Asian girl feels different due to her unique eyes. Inspired by her mother, grandmother, and sister, she learns to see her eyes as a source of beauty and strength. Her journey of self-love and empowerment unfolds, celebrating her heritage and the stories her eyes hold. Will she embrace her uniqueness and find her place in the world?

From the publisher

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.

Awards

Golden Kite Award (2022)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
34
Words
399
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD610L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
January 5, 2021
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Text details
Typography by Honee Jang
Illustration details
The artist used Adobe Photoshop to create the digital illustrations for this book.
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062915627
LCCN
2019957889
OCLC
1235819829

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