Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho
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Web ID: 16131125Great book i am suggest my friend read it .
What a sweet book! This book was a recommendation for me based on previous books purchased, and it's one of the best recommendations ever. I so wish I had books like this 20 years ago when my now adult adopted kids were littles, and felt the weight of looking different in our family. I didn't have many sweet, lovely diverse children's picture book options like this but I am thrilled to get to read it to my grandkids. My favorite page is one with the grandma or Amah. Re the issue others touched on of whether this book would be appropriate for adoptive families ... I think it's going to depend largely on one's perspective and personal journey as an adoptive parent. My adopted kids always knew they were adopted, and we speak freely and openly about their adoptions. They always had photos of their birth parents. It's not a secret that they have acquired wonderful traits from their birth families. We are okay with open discussions. I showed it to my adult adopted daughter, the one with the eyes that kiss in the corners, and she said it was adorable. I know she longed for books featuring strong, beautiful characters like this one when she was a little girl so often being asked why she looked different from the rest of her family. I love that this book celebrates the differences that our kids see between themselves and their friends and peers. This will definitely be one I would gift to other families and am recommending it to my parent and teacher friends.
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Absolutely Beautiful
I sent this to my Nieces who are of Asian decent as they had been teased about their eyes. This book was written so lyrically and the illustrations were just beautiful. They and their parents loved it. It should be given to all children.
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Great book for inclusion
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho A beautiful book of a child's love of what makes it special and how it connects to the women in her family. A gorgeous picture of self acceptance, and cultural representation of those things people question. I think its one of those books that needs to add cultural acceptance in a classroom. showing the value of the love and finding things that connect all of us
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Wonderful book, kids like mine can see themselves!
As a mother of Chinese children, this book gave me goosebumps and made me want to stand up and cheer. This is the book I wish I'd been able to read to my daughters when they were little. The author imparts a message of pride and empowerment to children who will see themselves in the illustrations, and feel connected to the beautiful prose that relates so eloquently to their culture. But most importantly, this book is for anyone. It is a book that shows how we should cherish both our family connections and be proud of who we are.
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Stunning, just read this book!
With stunning artwork that warmed my heart; relatable and cultural elements that hit close to home; full of authenticity and honesty that brought evocative images before my eyes - I can't recommend this gem enough and this picture book is perfect for every Asian (and non-Asian) searching for belonging.
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Beautiful Book
A beautifully written and illustrated book celebrating asian features. A very touching and warm book that I would read to my future children:)
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Lovely
This is my first read of 2021! It's adorable and has beautiful illustrations. I can't wait to share it with my little one.
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Vital celebration of shared beauty
Dung Ho's lush, breathtaking illustrations illuminate the author's heartwarming and lyrical praise for eyes shared by several generations of women and girls in a family—and the myriad stories, traditions, and history behind that special gaze. Uplifting and essential!
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