EYES THAT KISS IN THE CORNERS

EYES THAT KISS IN THE CORNERS by Joanna Ho. Illustrated by Dung Ho.

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners is Joanna Ho's tribute to the beauty and strength of the Asian girl. Her eyes may not be framed with lots of lashes and sparkling "lagoon" colored irises, but they are brown like "warm tea." Her eyes mirror her mother's and her grandmother's eyes. Both are people who love her and who are strong individuals. Her eyes rise to challenges when others give up and her lashes "curve like the swords of warriors." This picture book is filled with delightful imagery portraying vocabulary that is a joy to read! It showcases the strength of the bond between women in a family.

HEADS UP- There is a nod to Asian religion on one page.