  | Eyes that weave the world's wonders Author: Ho, Joanna | |
| Price: $24.48 | ||
Summary:
A young girl who is a transracial adoptee learns to appreciate the differences in her family and celebrate them. Her adopted family may look different from her but their bond is deep and their connection is filled with love. She wonders about her birth mom and comes to appreciate both her birth culture and her adopted family's culture, for even though they may seem very different, they are both a part of her, and that is what makes her beautiful. Companion to Eyes That Kiss In The CornerS.
| Added Entry - Personal Name: | Kleinrock, Liz |
| Illustrator: | Ho, Dung |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 4.30 Points: .5 Quiz: 551308 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (11/01/23)
School Library Journal (+) (12/01/23)
Booklist (01/17/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 12/01/2023 PreS-Gr 3—Having soothed and liberated, separately, sons and daughters from "othering," Ho now creates a beautiful book about family: what makes individuals and what connects us to one another. The story begins with a narrator's family together taking pictures in their ¨matching clothes and matching shoes [with] matching laughter. Everything matching in every way. Except me." At a very young age, she was adopted by this American family. Throughout the book, her American facets are juxtaposed with the parts of her that her family does not share but clearly supports and nurtures. The illustrations are vibrant and detailed. Young people will enjoy trying to find all of the hidden elements within the pictures. Similar to her previous books (Eyes that Kiss at the Corners, Eyes that Speak to the Stars), there is particular attention given to providing a glimpse of the young girl's Asian culture through objects she brought with her in infancy, her memories, and her dreams. The use of alliteration is particularly charming, creating a thread that gives the story flow. VERDICT This book is a perfect addition to any children's shelf, whether aimed at families, adoption, multicultural stories, or topics of love and acceptance.—Peggy Henderson Murphy - Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 01/17/2024 This companion to Eyes That Kiss in the Corners (2021) and Eyes That Speak to the Stars (2022) explores transracial adoption. A young Asian girl notes that her eyes differ from those of the rest of her (white) family. Mama has eyes like ocean waves, while Dad's resemble a summer garden. Through them, she sees a world full of wonder, a world that made us a family. Despite being clearly doted upon, the child still wonders about her birth mother, whose eyes kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea. Just like mine. Lyrical language explores the emotional bonds that bind the girl to both her birth mother and her adoptive parents. She reflects upon keepsakes from her (unspecified) homeland and poses possible explanations for being put up for adoption: sometimes love must look like letting go. Dung Ho's colorful, upbeat illustrations reflect the joy and closeness this child feels with her surroundings. In addition to vividly depicted eyes, Ho employs rainbows, red-crested birds, and traditional clothing suggestive of Korea. An uplifting family portrait.HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: This series of picture books has reached best-seller status, so expect insta-love for this new addition. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
