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EYES THAT KISS IN THE CORNERS

Name: EYES THAT KISS IN THE CORNERS
Author: Joanna Ho

Joanna Ho

A tale of self-acceptance and respect for one’s roots. (Ages 4 to 8)

Ages 4+Source checked

Why this age? Simple picture-book storytelling and gentle family themes make it accessible to preschool and early-elementary readers; no mature content is indicated. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age4+

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Diverse representation5/5
Positive messages5/5
Good role models4/5

What’s in it?

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What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5

Why this rating?

Focuses on the quiet courage of embracing one's differences in a society that may look different.

Creativity & curiosity3/5

Why this rating?

Uses imaginative language and metaphors to describe family traits and history.

Diverse representation5/5

Why this rating?

Provides authentic representation of an East Asian family experience.

Educational value2/5

Why this rating?

Exposes readers to Chinese cultural concepts and vocabulary.

Kindness & empathy4/5

Why this rating?

The book is deeply rooted in familial love and mutual kindness.

Positive messages5/5

Why this rating?

Powerful themes of self-acceptance, cultural pride, and loving one's heritage.

Good role models4/5

Why this rating?

Family members are depicted as warm, wise, and supportive role models.

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