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Eyes that kiss in the corners / by Joanna Ho ; illustrated by Dung Ho.
Record details
- ISBN: 0062915622
- ISBN: 9780062915627
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| Summary, etc.: | A self-confident and strong young girl recounts how she shares her eyes--and so much more--with her mother, her amah and her little sister. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 4-8. |
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| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 57 of 61 copies available at Bibliomation.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 61 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.H. Booth Library - Newtown | J PIC HO (Text) | 34014148582423 | Juvenile Picture Book | Checked out | 05/04/2024 |
| Canterbury Elementary School | E HO (Text) | 30787000090053 | Easy Reader | Available | - |
| Canterbury Public Library | EASY HO (Text) | 33190000449199 | Juvenile Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Chester Public Library | JE HO (Text) | 33210000530432 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| David M. Hunt Library - Falls Village | E Ho (Text) | 33180148081426 | Picture Book | Available | - |
| Deep River Public Library | E/Growing Up/Ho (Text) | 36039150629844 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Derby Neck Library | JP HO (Text) | 34046148590063 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Derby Public Library | JP HO (Text) | 34047146029153 | Juvenile Picture Book | Available | - |
| Douglas Library of Hebron | JE HO (Text) | 33400147158524 | Juvenile Easy | Available | - |
| Easton Public Library | P HO, JOANNA (Text) | 37777124944372 | Juvenile Picture Book | Available | - |
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
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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