![]() “A poignant testament to familial love and legacy. All that beauty is there in the eyes of her family.” In the end, the tale winds down from the mythical back to the personal with a simple family portrait. ★ 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. ★ “Expertly paired, the text and illustrations amplify each other superbly, in an important addition to every library serving young children and their families.” ★ “This tale of self-acceptance and respect for one’s roots is breathtaking.” Featured in Chicago Public Library’s Best Books of 2021.Featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, The Cut, and Book Riot. ![]() Ask them to tell you stories about when they were little. Talk with a grandparent or older relative. Write a poem about something you love about yourself. The author uses figurative language to describe the girl’s eyes. Included in NPR’s 2021 Books We Love List Eyes that Kiss in the Corner reads like a poem.A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021. ![]() A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year ![]()
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