All that beauty is there in the eyes of her family.” - Booklist (starred review)

In the end, the tale winds down from the mythical back to the personal with a simple family portrait. “At the emotional height of the story, the poetic descriptions of her Asian eyes are mythic and affirming, and she appears amid grandiose illustrations of fantastical beasts and landscapes from Chinese culture. Expertly paired, the text and illustrations amplify each other superbly, in an important addition to every library serving young children and their families.” - School Library Journal (starred review) “Sweeping, expressive illustrations deeply connect readers to the many dimensions of this story…each word is carefully chosen to beautifully enhance the message. This tale of self-acceptance and respect for one’s roots is breathtaking.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “When the narrator comes to describe her own eyes and acknowledges the power they hold, she is posed against swirling patterns, figures, and swaths of breathtaking landscapes from Chinese culture. Plus don't miss the beautiful companion book from the same team: Eyes That Speak to the Stars. “A poignant testament to familial love and legacy.” - Publishers Weekly “A lyrical celebration of her eyes, their shape, spirit, and legacy.” - Booklist (starred review) “A young girl finds beauty in her uniqueness.” - School Library Journal (starred review) 'This tale of self-acceptance and respect for one’s roots is breathtaking.” - Kirkus (starred review)

This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future.ĭrawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity.Ī young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A.

Featured in Chicago Public Library’s Best Books of 2021.

Featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, The Cut, and Book Riot.

Included in NPR’s 2021 Books We Love List.

A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021.A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year.ALA Notable Children’s Book About the BookĪ New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller

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