Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Dung Ho, Joanna Ho
Published by HarperCollins on January 5, 2021
ISBN: 9780062915627
Pages: 34
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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A young Asian girl realizes that her eyes are different than her classmates. Instead of having big eyes with long lashes, hers “kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea.” This story is not only a tale of self-acceptance, it also honors her heritage as she realizes she shares her eye shape with beloved women – her Mama, Amah, and little sister Mei-Mei. The lyrical text and expressive, illustrations ooze with familial love. It features lots of Chinese imagery and mythology, including references to Guanyin, the Monkey King, the Jade Rabbit, dragons, phoenixes, and flowers like peonies and lotuses. It encourages pride in your heritage and the ways that make you different.  Share this book with preschool and primary  age children and the things that make them different. (Interestingly, the only male in the book is a small boy in the background on the playground.)