Eyes That Speak to the Stars, Joanna Ho
Eyes That Speak to the Stars, Joanna Ho
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Eyes That Speak to the Stars

Author: Joanna Ho

Narrator: Justin Chien

Unabridged: 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 02/15/2022


Synopsis

New York Times bestselling team Joanna Ho and Dung Ho present Eyes That Speak to the Stars, companion to the acclaimed Eyes That Kiss in the Corners.“A brilliant treatise to love of self and heritage.” —School Library Journal (starred review)“A beautifully validating book that builds on the necessary work of its predecessor.” —Kirkus“Affirmative poetry about a child’s eyes and the tale they tell about him. An uplifting read.” —BooklistA young boy comes to recognize his own power and ability to change the future. When a friend at school creates a hurtful drawing, the boy turns to his family for comfort. He realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before—in fact, his eyes are like his father’s, his agong’s, and his little brother’s, and they are visionary.Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his own power and strength from within. This extraordinary picture book redefines what it means to be truly you.Eyes That Kiss in the Corners received three starred reviews and was embraced as ""breathtaking,"" ""lyrical,"" and ""poignant."" This companion volume is sure to be welcomed with equal joy.January/February 2021 Kids’ Indie Next ListAn Amazon January Best Book of the MonthA Bank Street Books Best Children's Book of the Year for ages 5-9 in Family/School/Community Fiction and noted for outstanding merit (2023)

About Joanna Ho

Joanna Ho is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners; Eyes That Speak to the Stars; Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders; Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma; One Day; Say My Name; and The Silence that Binds Us, which received the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, Young Adult Honor. She has been an English teacher, a dean, a vice principal, and a professional development mastermind. Her passion for equity in books and education is matched only by her love of homemade chocolate chip cookies, outdoor adventures, and dance parties with her kids. Visit her at joannahowrites.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Abigail on September 10, 2022

American author Joanna Ho and Vietnamese illustrator Dung Ho, who previously collaborated on the lovely Eyes that Kiss in the Corners return in this second picture-book, once again exploring the beauty of Asian eyes, and the importance of family love and relationships. When a young boy is hurt b......more

Goodreads review by دُعاء| Doaa on August 19, 2022

Kids should be obligated to read this book. Even if they can’t read or even if they were embryos and don't have functioning eyes. It teaches us that no matter what our eyes look like, they can look up at the stars and they're beautiful.......more

Goodreads review by Wendi on May 12, 2022

This is a fantastic picture book that turns differences and negative stereotypes into a rich tapestry of familial connection, beauty, and a fantastical element that makes every page seem magical.......more

Goodreads review by Alicia on July 06, 2022

Beautiful illustrations. A lovely theme. I particularly enjoyed the way it highlights masculine relationships - boy, younger brother, father, grandfather. It's 3 stars because it was a rough book to actually read through as it was excessively wordy. This is just one sentence... The voices of ancestors......more

Goodreads review by Cherlynn | cherreading on April 17, 2022

Doesn't ring as poetic as Eyes That Kiss In The Corners, but a wonderful read nevertheless. This companion book focuses on the male counterparts in the family and follows the same template as its predecessor, just with different adjectives. I love the Asian representation and celebration of Chinese......more