Eyes That Speak to the Stars
Eyes That Speak to the Stars
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Eyes That Speak to the Stars

Written by Joanna Ho & illustrated by Dung Ho
Book #2 in the Eyes That Kiss in the Corners Series
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
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Feb 15, 2022
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New York Times bestselling team Joanna Ho and Dung Ho present Eyes That Speak to the Stars, companion to the acclaimed Eyes That Kiss in the Corners.”A brilliant treatise to love of self and heritage.” –School Library Journal (starred review)”A beautifully validating book that builds on the necessary work of its predecessor.” –Kirkus”Affirmative poetry about a child’s eyes and the tale they tell about him. An uplifting read.” –BooklistA young boy comes to recognize his own power and ability to change the future. When a friend at school creates a hurtful drawing, the boy turns to his family for comfort. He realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before–in fact, his eyes are like his father’s, his agong’s, and his little brother’s, and they are visionary.Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his own power and strength from within. This extraordinary picture book redefines what it means to be truly you.Eyes That Kiss in the Corners received three starred reviews and was embraced as breathtaking, lyrical, and poignant. This companion volume is sure to be welcomed with equal joy.January/February 2021 Kids’ Indie Next ListAn Amazon January Best Book of the Month

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culturediversitythe bodyfamilyeyesself-esteemplaces and regionsconfidencefather-son relationshipssocial themesself-esteem and self-reliancemultigenerationalmulticulturalself-acceptanceboys and men

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780063057753
    Publication Date
    February 15, 2022
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Page Count
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2021934349

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