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Eyes that kiss in the corners / by Joanna Ho.

Ho, Joanna, (author.). Naudus, Natalie, (narrator.). Ho, Dung, (illustrator.).

Summary:

This lyrical and stunning book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the of spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry. 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 book will resonate with listeners of all ages and is a celebration of diversity."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 poignant testament to familial love and legacy." - Publishers Weekly
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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781662256127
  • ISBN: 1662256124
  • Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 audio file (05 min., 09 sec.)) : digital
  • Edition: Unabridged
  • Publisher: [Solon] : OrangeSky Audio, 2021.

Content descriptions

Participant or Performer Note:
Read by Natalie Naudus Bradner.
Source of Description Note:
Online resource; title from title details screen (OverDrive; viewed March 24, 2021).
Subject: Self-confidence > Juvenile fiction.
Mothers and daughters > Juvenile fiction.
Grandparent and child > Juvenile fiction.
Sisters > Juvenile fiction.
Physical-appearance-based bias > Juvenile fiction.
Cultural pluralism > Juvenile fiction.
Cultural pluralism.
Grandparent and child.
Mothers and daughters.
Physical-appearance-based bias.
Self-confidence.
Sisters.
Genre: Downloadable audio books.
Audiobooks.
Fiction.
Juvenile works.
Picture books.
Audiobooks.
Picture books.


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