Smiling Eyes

Written by Linda Sue Park · Illustrated by Lenny Wen

Discover the world through a child's eyes, celebrating diversity and wonder.

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32 pages· ~540L

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Bookroo's summary

Join a curious boy on a vibrant journey through a day filled with the magic of seeing and being seen. From wide-open gazes to playful winks, explore the diverse beauty of eyes in all shapes and hues. This delightful tale, with its rhythmic verses and charming illustrations, invites young readers to celebrate the uniqueness of every glance. What surprises await in the world of eyes today?

From the publisher

ALA NOTABLE BOOKFrom Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Linda Sue Park comes a joyous and inclusive celebration of eyes–showcasing the variety of Asian eye shapes and hues–in lively rhyming text ideal for sharing with any child.For an enthusiastic little boy, an ordinary day is filled with the joys and surprises of seeing and being seen. All around him, people are using their eyes: big eyes, small eyes, eyes that are open wide, or shut tight, or even winking! With irresistible rhymes and warm, inviting art, this ode to eyes by Linda Sue Park and Lenny Wen will delight the youngest of readers.

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