They have big, round eyes and long lashes. “A poignant testament to familial love and legacy.”- Publishers WeeklyĪ young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers’.
“A young girl finds beauty in her uniqueness.” -School Library Journal (starred review) “This tale of self-acceptance and respect for one’s roots is breathtaking.” -Kirkus (starred review) Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity. 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. If you have signed up to follow my blog and it is delivered to you everyday, please let me know when you leave a comment and I will give you an extra ticket. Sharing on Facebook, Twitter or reblogging really helps spread the word for a new book. Just let me know other things you do to share the good news, so I can put the right amount of tickets in my basket for you. Reblog, tweet, or talk about it on Facebook with a link and you will get additional chances to win. They have agreed to share a copy with one lucky winner.Īll you have to do to get in the running is leave a comment. Plus don't miss the beautiful companion book from the same team: Eyes That Speak to the Stars.Joanna Ho has written a new picture book, EYES THAT KISS IN THE CORNERS, illustrated by Dung Ho and published by HarperCollins Children. "A poignant testament to familial love and legacy." -Publishers Weekly "A lyrical celebration of her eyes, their shape, spirit, and legacy." -Booklist (starred review) "A young girl finds beauty in her uniqueness." -School Library Journal (starred review) "This tale of self-acceptance and respect for one's roots is breathtaking." -Kirkus (starred review)
This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages. 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.ĭrawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's.
Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity.Ī young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. Featured in Chicago Public Library's Best Books of 2021.Featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, The Cut, and Book Riot.Included in NPR's 2021 Books We Love List.A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021.A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year.A New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller
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