Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

This sweet book centered on inner and outer beauty passed down through generations. I love how this book introduces a celebration conversation about our unique features.

You and your children will enjoy this book about a little Asian girl and how she sees the world. I love books about different cultures. It opens my eyes to the great diversity on our planet and in the US.

This is a beautiful book both written and illustrated, and like many other Asians, I wish I had this then when I was growing up and thrilled to read this to my (biracial) daughter. Something that readers should know - this book is not, and cannot, be everything to everyone. The reviewers that warn about this not applying to transracial adoption seem to center their own whiteness and not understand this book isn’t meant to be a completely universal story in all aspects — like pretty much all books out there. I also believe the family featured in this book is Chinese and the book contains Chinese elements, and as a non-Chinese Asian person I find this story beautiful, affirming, and touching, and a way to have my daughter both see herself and learn about other names and cultures. The sad thing about the lack of representation in children’s literature is that it puts a lot of pressure on the few books out there to meet everyone’s needs. I understand the disappointment when it doesn’t meet your own expectations and hopes (and I do think it’s helpful to share this with others), but it seems the review ratings should be based on the writing and quality of the story, not on how much your own life doesn’t match up.

What a sweet book! This book was a recommendation for me based on previous books purchased, and it's one of the best recommendations ever. I so wish I had books like this 20 years ago when my now adult adopted kids were littles, and felt the weight of looking different in our family. I didn't have many sweet, lovely diverse children's picture book options like this but I am thrilled to get to read it to my grandkids. My favorite page is one with the grandma or Amah.Re the issue others touched on of whether this book would be appropriate for adoptive families ... I think it's going to depend largely on one's perspective and personal journey as an adoptive parent. My adopted kids always knew they were adopted, and we speak freely and openly about their adoptions. They always had photos of their birth parents. It's not a secret that they have acquired wonderful traits from their birth families. We are okay with open discussions. I showed it to my adult adopted daughter, the one with the eyes that kiss in the corners, and she said it was adorable. I know she longed for books featuring strong, beautiful characters like this one when she was a little girl so often being asked why she looked different from the rest of her family.I love that this book celebrates the differences that our kids see between themselves and their friends and peers.This will definitely be one I would gift to other families and am recommending it to my parent and teacher friends.

Sure, here's a rewritten review:This beautiful and touching picture book is a must-read for any parent who wants to teach their children about the importance of accepting and celebrating diversity. The story follows a young girl who realizes that her Asian-shaped eyes are different from her peers', but with the help of the strong women in her life, she learns to love and embrace her unique features.As a parent, I appreciate the powerful message of self-love and empowerment that this book teaches. The illustrations are stunning and my kids love looking at the pictures and imagining new stories. Even though we're not Asian American, the book's message of accepting and celebrating differences is universal and important for all children to learn.Sadly, stereotypes and negative attitudes towards different cultures still exist in our world, but this book is a powerful tool for teaching empathy, tolerance, and inclusion. It's a great way to start important conversations with our kids about accepting and celebrating diversity. I highly recommend this book to any parent looking to raise inclusive and tolerant children.

The media could not be loaded. First of all, it’s a BIG and beautifully illustrated book. It’s as tall as an 8x11in sheet of paper (see photo).This is a story not of insecurity or overcoming it, but of seeing what makes one different and knowing in your bones that that is beautiful. It’s a reflection of Chinese cultural identity, of maternal connections, and of the preciousness of close familial ties. Technically, there isn’t much of a plot here, and that works. It’s more like a poem about embracing one’s Chinese heritage.Things to note:1. Grandma here is referred to as Amah, which is a Hokkien term (and maybe other dialects, too). Mom is Mama and the younger sister is Mei-mei, both of which are Mandarin-ish.2. There are lovely illustrations of Chinese mythical characters such as the Monkey King, Chang’e, etc., so be prepared to research stories in case kids ask who they are.3. Some words like oolong, sapphires, baubles, etc. pop up, which might need further explanation for younger readers.Nevertheless, I love it and will be gifting this to my nieces who also have beautiful eyes that kiss in the corners!

This is a beautiful (if redundant) children's book about differences not being bad at all. We may not be like our play mates, but we are like our family, there is a beautiful message of !I've in here, not just between a mother and daughter, but her grandmother and younger sister are brought in as well.I like/appreciate that this book maintains a positive tone throughout, there isn't teasing of other kids, but an acknowledgment each has eyes that are beautiful in their own way.

O livro chegou perfeito estado, muito bem embalado, e antes do prazo... Recomendo!😊

Beautiful story, I fell in love with the characters and the illustrations are exquisite.

What an endearing book! As a canadian born chinese, I realized how important the conversation is about the a language that is slowly going away. My mother tongue is Cantonese as it was what I was first taught at home. English, came later when I went to school. Growing up, the majority of my cousins did not speak, or spoke very little Cantonese, which made it hard for them to communicate with our elders. This book highlights this, but even with a language barrier, all you need is a little perserverance. I wanted to buy one for every one of my nieces and nephews growing up not quite understanding what their grandparents are saying.

Great qualty book and images. Story nice for me and my fellow azns

I love Asian eyes, and as we're adopting from Asia, I can't wait to read this beautiful story to my beautiful child