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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners Hardcover – Picture Book, January 5, 2021

by Joanna Ho (Author), Dung Ho (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,677 ratings
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A New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller · A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year · A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021 · Included in NPR’s 2021 Books We Love List · Featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, The Cut, and Book Riot · Golden Poppy Book Award Winner · Featured in Chicago Public Library’s Best Books of 2021 · 2021 Nerdy Award Winner · A Kirkus Children's Best Book of 2021

This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity.

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future.

Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages.

"This tale of self-acceptance and respect for one’s roots is breathtaking.” —Kirkus (starred review)

“A young girl finds beauty in her uniqueness.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

“A lyrical celebration of her eyes, their shape, spirit, and legacy.”  —Booklist (starred review)

“A poignant testament to familial love and legacy.” —Publishers Weekly

Plus don't miss the beautiful companion book from the same team: Eyes That Speak to the Stars.

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  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    9.25 x 0.5 x 11.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  7. Publication date
    January 5, 2021
  8. ISBN-10
    0062915622
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0062915627
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A stunning picture book about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes. A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers’ and realizes that they’re filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. When a friend at school creates a hurtful drawing, a young boy turns to his family for comfort. Inspired, he comes to recognize his own power and ability to change the future. A mother’s ode to her baby boy. Her son will be courageous, kind, powerful and curious, and blaze his own trail. He will know that it's okay to cry, or be scared, or uncertain. Above all, he will know that he is more than enough exactly as he is.

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K-Gr 3-When she does not share physical traits with those around her, a young girl finds beauty in her uniqueness. One day at school, a young girl of Asian heritage remarks on the shape and color of the eyes of the light- and dark-skinned girls in her class. Instead of having big eyes with long lashes, hers "kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea." At home, the girl celebrates all she shares with her Mama, Amah, and little sister Mei-Mei. Together, these four women view the world through their matching, expressive eyes. Even when she feels apart from her peers at school, the young protagonist finds solace in the shared appearance of her family's eyes. Sweeping, expressive illustrations deeply connect readers to the many dimensions of this story. The featured characters comprise three generations of Asian women; the only male in the book is found in the background of a scene in the schoolyard. Lyrical text propels the story; while relatively limited, each word is carefully chosen to beautifully enhance the message. VERDICT Expertly paired, the text and illustrations amplify each other superbly, in an important addition to every library serving young children and their families.-Mary Lanni, formerly at Denver P.L.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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“When the narrator comes to describe her own eyes and acknowledges the power they hold, she is posed against swirling patterns, figures, and swaths of breathtaking landscapes from Chinese culture. This tale of self-acceptance and respect for one’s roots is breathtaking.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Sweeping, expressive illustrations deeply connect readers to the many dimensions of this story…each word is carefully chosen to beautifully enhance the message. Expertly paired, the text and illustrations amplify each other superbly, in an important addition to every library serving young children and their families.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

“At the emotional height of the story, the poetic descriptions of her Asian eyes are mythic and affirming, and she appears amid grandiose illustrations of fantastical beasts and landscapes from Chinese culture. In the end, the tale winds down from the mythical back to the personal with a simple family portrait. All that beauty is there in the eyes of her family.” — Booklist (starred review)

“A poignant testament to familial love and legacy.” — Publishers Weekly

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Later Printing edition (January 5, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062915622
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062915627
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.5 x 11.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,677 ratings

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Joanna Ho is passionate about anti-bias/anti-racism, equity and inclusion in books and education. She has a Master's in Educational Leadership from UC Berkeley and has worn many hats in education including: English teacher, dean, and a teacher professional development mastermind. She is currently the vice principal of a high school in the San Francisco Bay Area. Homemade chocolate chip cookies, outdoor adventures, and dance parties with her kids make Joanna’s eyes crinkle into crescent moons. Keep your eyes open for her upcoming books, YO-YO MA: PLAYING AT THE BORDER (Fall '21) and ONE DAY (Winter '23)

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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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etak
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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Tweety
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful - a story that many can relate to.
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2021
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This is a beautiful book both written and illustrated, and like many other Asians, I wish I had this then when I was growing up and thrilled to read this to my (biracial) daughter. Something that readers should know - this book is not, and cannot, be everything to everyone. The reviewers that warn about this not applying to transracial adoption seem to center their own whiteness and not understand this book isn’t meant to be a completely universal story in all aspects — like pretty much all books out there. I also believe the family featured in this book is Chinese and the book contains Chinese elements, and as a non-Chinese Asian person I find this story beautiful, affirming, and touching, and a way to have my daughter both see herself and learn about other names and cultures. The sad thing about the lack of representation in children’s literature is that it puts a lot of pressure on the few books out there to meet everyone’s needs. I understand the disappointment when it doesn’t meet your own expectations and hopes (and I do think it’s helpful to share this with others), but it seems the review ratings should be based on the writing and quality of the story, not on how much your own life doesn’t match up.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must read to raise inclusive and tolerant children
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2023
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This beautiful and touching picture book is a must-read for any parent who wants to teach their children about the importance of accepting and celebrating diversity. The story follows a young girl who realizes that her Asian-shaped eyes are different from her peers', but with the help of the strong women in her life, she learns to love and embrace her unique features.

As a parent, I appreciate the powerful message of self-love and empowerment that this book teaches. The illustrations are stunning and my kids love looking at the pictures and imagining new stories. Even though we're not Asian American, the book's message of accepting and celebrating differences is universal and important for all children to learn.

Sadly, stereotypes and negative attitudes towards different cultures still exist in our world, but this book is a powerful tool for teaching empathy, tolerance, and inclusion. It's a great way to start important conversations with our kids about accepting and celebrating diversity. I highly recommend this book to any parent looking to raise inclusive and tolerant children.
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Destin Prime
5.0 out of 5 stars Celebrates the unique features of one little girl
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2021
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Love this book. It celebrates the uniqueness of one little girls eyes and empowers her to love her features and heritage.

I feel that this book is well written and relatable.

I read some reviews with concerns of it not being adoptive family friendly. I think this book could help open the discussion of how each family member looks a little different and unique in their own way. Not every member in a family looks the same, not every family member’s eyes are going to “glow like warm tea” but they do kiss in the corners. Not every family member has the same color hair, skin tone, curly or straight hair, tall or short etc. Before going into this book keep an open mind this is the story of a little girl owning her features and telling the story of her family which may not be the story of your family, you could even make one up together to tell your family’s story to celebrate your unique features.
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hello.laoshi
5.0 out of 5 stars A reflection on identity plus gorgeous illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2021
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 First of all, it’s a BIG and beautifully illustrated book. It’s as tall as an 8x11in sheet of paper (see photo).

This is a story not of insecurity or overcoming it, but of seeing what makes one different and knowing in your bones that that is beautiful. It’s a reflection of Chinese cultural identity, of maternal connections, and of the preciousness of close familial ties. Technically, there isn’t much of a plot here, and that works. It’s more like a poem about embracing one’s Chinese heritage.

Things to note:
1. Grandma here is referred to as Amah, which is a Hokkien term (and maybe other dialects, too). Mom is Mama and the younger sister is Mei-mei, both of which are Mandarin-ish.
2. There are lovely illustrations of Chinese mythical characters such as the Monkey King, Chang’e, etc., so be prepared to research stories in case kids ask who they are.
3. Some words like oolong, sapphires, baubles, etc. pop up, which might need further explanation for younger readers.

Nevertheless, I love it and will be gifting this to my nieces who also have beautiful eyes that kiss in the corners!
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hello.laoshi
5.0 out of 5 stars A reflection on identity plus gorgeous illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2021
First of all, it’s a BIG and beautifully illustrated book. It’s as tall as an 8x11in sheet of paper (see photo).

This is a story not of insecurity or overcoming it, but of seeing what makes one different and knowing in your bones that that is beautiful. It’s a reflection of Chinese cultural identity, of maternal connections, and of the preciousness of close familial ties. Technically, there isn’t much of a plot here, and that works. It’s more like a poem about embracing one’s Chinese heritage.

Things to note:
1. Grandma here is referred to as Amah, which is a Hokkien term (and maybe other dialects, too). Mom is Mama and the younger sister is Mei-mei, both of which are Mandarin-ish.
2. There are lovely illustrations of Chinese mythical characters such as the Monkey King, Chang’e, etc., so be prepared to research stories in case kids ask who they are.
3. Some words like oolong, sapphires, baubles, etc. pop up, which might need further explanation for younger readers.

Nevertheless, I love it and will be gifting this to my nieces who also have beautiful eyes that kiss in the corners!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Representation matters
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2021
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Thank you, thank you, thank you for writing this book. As a new mom of a daughter who has eyes that kiss in the corners, I was so excited to buy this book. It’s beautifully written and illustrated, and is the sort of representation that I didn’t know I needed growing up as an Asian American child myself. In regards to the low ratings from white adoptive parents... I completely disagree that this book is inappropriate for adoptees. I am an Asian adoptee and I still found this message to be profoundly beautiful. It doesn’t bother me that the book talks about how her eyes look like her mother’s and her grandmother’s. What is important, is knowing that there are other people out there, who look like you and proudly celebrate their features despite not fitting the mold of mainstream America’s “beauty.” Please do not let your own insecurities take away from this beautiful and important message.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Just like Mama's...
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2023
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This is a beautiful (if redundant) children's book about differences not being bad at all. We may not be like our play mates, but we are like our family, there is a beautiful message of !I've in here, not just between a mother and daughter, but her grandmother and younger sister are brought in as well.

I like/appreciate that this book maintains a positive tone throughout, there isn't teasing of other kids, but an acknowledgment each has eyes that are beautiful in their own way.
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Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo vendedor (a)
Reviewed in Brazil on January 8, 2023
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O livro chegou perfeito estado, muito bem embalado, e antes do prazo... Recomendo!😊
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great purchase
Reviewed in Mexico on May 18, 2021
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Beautiful story, I fell in love with the characters and the illustrations are exquisite.
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Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars Why this book is so important to me
Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2021
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What an endearing book! As a canadian born chinese, I realized how important the conversation is about the a language that is slowly going away. My mother tongue is Cantonese as it was what I was first taught at home. English, came later when I went to school. Growing up, the majority of my cousins did not speak, or spoke very little Cantonese, which made it hard for them to communicate with our elders. This book highlights this, but even with a language barrier, all you need is a little perserverance. I wanted to buy one for every one of my nieces and nephews growing up not quite understanding what their grandparents are saying.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for asian child!
Reviewed in Germany on October 7, 2022
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Great qualty book and images. Story nice for me and my fellow azns
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully poetic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2022
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I love Asian eyes, and as we're adopting from Asia, I can't wait to read this beautiful story to my beautiful child
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