Published by HarperCollins


Summary: “Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trim on ballgowns,” a Chinese-American girl reflects. “Not me.” Her eyes “kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea.” Her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother’s, and her little sister’s. She reflects on how their eyes show their love and admiration as readers see the warm connections among all the girls and women in the family, and she concludes that all of their eyes are beautiful. 40 pages; ages 4-8.
Pros: Both the text and illustrations are affirming of self-acceptance and family love, with the pictures showing beautiful spreads from Chinese folklore.
Cons: I would have liked to have learned more about the images in an illustrator’s note.