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Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders by Joanna Ho

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Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders

Joanna Ho, Liz Kleinrock

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · January 23, 2024

Reading lane: US: Asian American Stories

A Picture Books pick for readers exploring Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Family, Seen Anew

A tender picture-book reflection on adoption, identity, and the cultures that make a family.

Come here for

  • A child’s perspective on adoption and belonging
  • Asian identity within a loving family

Expect

  • Birth and adoptive family ties held with care
  • Differences alongside deep connection

Book Details

Authors
Joanna Ho, Liz Kleinrock
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
January 23, 2024
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
US: Asian American Stories · Adoption Stories
Reading lane
US: Asian American Stories

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Publisher Categories

  • Boys & Men

  • US: Asian American Stories

  • Asian Myths & Legends

  • Adoption Stories

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  • Parent-Child Stories

  • Girls & Young Women

  • Big Feelings

  • Self-Esteem & Resilience

About This Book

"Ho now creates a beautiful book about family: what makes individuals and what connects us to one another. This book is a perfect addition to any children’s shelf, whether aimed at families, adoption, multicultural stories, or topics of love and ­acceptance." — School Library Journal (starred review) From New York Times bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning educator Liz Kleinrock comes a powerful companion picture book about adoption and...

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"Ho now creates a beautiful book about family: what makes individuals and what connects us to one another. This book is a perfect addition to any children’s shelf, whether aimed at families, adoption, multicultural stories, or topics of love and ­acceptance." — School Library Journal (starred review) From New York Times bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning educator Liz Kleinrock comes a powerful companion picture book about adoption and family. A young girl who is a transracial adoptee learns to love her Asian eyes and finds familial connection and meaning through them, even though they look different from her parents’. Her family 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. She learns to appreciate the differences in her family and celebrate them. An Amazon Best Book of the Month for January 2024!

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