Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
by Joanna Ho
Ages 4–8
A young girl notices her eyes look different from her friends' — until she recognizes the same eyes in her mother, grandmother and little sister, and learns to see them as beautiful. A lyrical celebration of Asian beauty and heritage.
- Author
- Joanna Ho
- Age
- Ages 4–8
- Type
- Identity, Self-Esteem, Picture Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- In India
- Available
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