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4.63 AVERAGE
4.63 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners is a gorgeous book, one which drives home an elegant reminder of self-assurance and worth. It is sweet and tender and goes much deeper than it might seem, at first glance. It can be shared aloud—please share it aloud!—and it can be worked into lesson plans and talks about other cultures and other places. But, most of all, it is a beautiful, beautiful book, and it should be shared. A lot.
My full review is available here.
My full review is available here.
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
"Eyes that Kiss in the Corners" (2020) is written by Joanna Ho and illustrated by Dung (pronounced Zung) Ho. "I have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea". The girl at the center of this lyrical and joyous work expresses love for her family and for herself by noting they all have eyes that kiss in the corners: her mother, her grandmother and her little sister. Her Mama's eyes tell her she is a miracle, her Amah's eyes are filled with so many stories "I can fall inside them and swim until time stops". Her sister Mei Mei's eyes gaze at her "like I am her best present", "when she looks at me in that Mei Mei way, I feel like I can fly". The narrator's eyes then "crinkle into crescent moons" and her eyes tell stories of the past and hope for the future in a few pages of fantastical imagery. The story ends with the narrator, her Mama, her Amah and Mei Mei together. "My eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea are a revolution. They are Mama and Amah and Mei Mei. They are me. And they are beautiful." The illustrations are gorgeous and detailed bringing in elements such as defined lotus blossoms, Chinese dragons, koi, to accompany the soft illustrations of the narrator and her family. Dung Ho lives and works in Vietnam. On her illustrator bio she says that she draws inspiration from nature and that she loves to draw interesting characters with unique personalities. The book is a journey for me and it never ceases to uplift me no matter how many times I've read it. There are layers here and much can be done. I feel it's a must-have for any classroom library and home. It's truly uplifting and powerful.
Dette er en vakreste bildeboka jeg har lest tror jeg. Utrolig vakre illustrasjoner, med et like vakkert budskap.
This is an absolutely gorgeous book, in storytelling, illustration, and theme.
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Such an adorable story. I love how they incorporate ama and meimei. Hoping our beautiful meimei will feel seen and loved in this story.
I love this book so much. It is absolutely so beautiful. Wow. Love love love.
This book is perfect! Teaching children, particularly Asian children, that they are perfect the way they are! We have the message that you are beautiful and deserve love. The illustration helped to showcase the message and the illustrations are so beautiful. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!