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4.63 AVERAGE
4.63 AVERAGE
This is a children’s picture book written from the perspective of a young Asian girl and it talks about how the shapes of her eyes are different from her peers, but she loves them because they remind her of her mom and grandmother, and the history of her culture.
When this story begins, readers only see the back of the young narrator as she begin talking about the eyes of her friends: "eyes like sapphire lagoons/ with lashes like lace trim on ballgowns,/ sweeping their cheeks as they twirl./ Big eyes, long lashes." Turn the page and readers meet the narrator, a young Asian American girl. Is she envious of her friends big eyes? Not at all, because she has eyes "that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea." Just like her mother's eyes.
The unnamed narrator tells readers that her mother's eyes laugh and sparkle like starlight when she happy, and show gold flecks at night as she tucks her daughter into bed. And her mother's eyes are just like her Amah's. Amah's eyes, she says, may not be a good as they once were, but "she can see all the way into my heart and can even read my mind." And her Amah's eyes are filled with so many wonderful stories from Asian mythology.
Little sister Mei-Mei's eyes also kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea just like her sister's, her mother's and her Amad's eyes. And the way Mei-Mei gazes up at her older sister in such admiration that it makes her feel like she can fly.
Told in beautiful, descriptive lyrical verse, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners is an ode and a celebration of self, family, heritage and culture connect these three generations to each other in such a deep and poignant way.
Complimenting the text are bold, brightly colored digitally created illustrations. The artist, Dung Ho, has incorporated traditional Asian motifs like peonies, dragons, fish, phoenix's, and yes, that sure looks like Mulan in the top center of the page.
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners is such a beautiful story of family and female empowerment. It was a true pleasure to read a book about a young girl's intact self-esteem and total self-acceptance who also feels such joy regarding who she is. I am very excited to read this to my young readers when we meet again. And I think this book couldn't come at a more opportune time as a way of countering the negative "slanty-eye" stereotyping that seems to be on the rise right now.
If you are looking to share a book with a positive message about self-acceptance, you can't go wrong with Eyes that Kiss in the Corners. And don't forget to download the Activity Guide courtesy of the publisher.
This book is recommended for readers age 4+
This book was gratefully received from Keely Platt at Spark Point Studio
The unnamed narrator tells readers that her mother's eyes laugh and sparkle like starlight when she happy, and show gold flecks at night as she tucks her daughter into bed. And her mother's eyes are just like her Amah's. Amah's eyes, she says, may not be a good as they once were, but "she can see all the way into my heart and can even read my mind." And her Amah's eyes are filled with so many wonderful stories from Asian mythology.
Little sister Mei-Mei's eyes also kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea just like her sister's, her mother's and her Amad's eyes. And the way Mei-Mei gazes up at her older sister in such admiration that it makes her feel like she can fly.
Told in beautiful, descriptive lyrical verse, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners is an ode and a celebration of self, family, heritage and culture connect these three generations to each other in such a deep and poignant way.
Complimenting the text are bold, brightly colored digitally created illustrations. The artist, Dung Ho, has incorporated traditional Asian motifs like peonies, dragons, fish, phoenix's, and yes, that sure looks like Mulan in the top center of the page.
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners is such a beautiful story of family and female empowerment. It was a true pleasure to read a book about a young girl's intact self-esteem and total self-acceptance who also feels such joy regarding who she is. I am very excited to read this to my young readers when we meet again. And I think this book couldn't come at a more opportune time as a way of countering the negative "slanty-eye" stereotyping that seems to be on the rise right now.
If you are looking to share a book with a positive message about self-acceptance, you can't go wrong with Eyes that Kiss in the Corners. And don't forget to download the Activity Guide courtesy of the publisher.
This book is recommended for readers age 4+
This book was gratefully received from Keely Platt at Spark Point Studio
Beautifully illustrated with lovely, lyrical text that's compelling and exciting.
Beautiful illustrations. This is a great book that I hope will help my students see the beauty in everyone.
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inspiring
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A beautiful picture book about eyes that might look different from others.
Fun story about family and how traits are carried across generations. Beautifully drawn and written.
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107/365
Stunning. Oh my gosh, just gorgeous. This is the story of a young girl that takes pride in who she is and where she comes from, who sees the stunning beauty in her eyes. What an amazing kids book!
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced