{"product_id":"eyes-that-speak-to-the-stars-9780063057753","title":"Eyes That Speak to the Stars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling team Joanna Ho and Dung Ho present \u003cem\u003eEyes That Speak to the Stars\u003c\/em\u003e, companion to the acclaimed\u003cem\u003e Eyes That Kiss in the Corners\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A brilliant treatise to love of self and heritage.\" --\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A beautifully validating book that builds on the necessary work of its predecessor.\"\u003cem\u003e --Kirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Affirmative poetry about a child's eyes and the tale they tell about him. An uplifting read.\" \u003cem\u003e--Booklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA young boy comes to recognize his own power and ability to change the future. When a friend at school creates a hurtful drawing, the boy turns to his family for comfort. He realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before--in fact, his eyes are like his father's, his agong's, and his little brother's, and they are visionary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his own power and strength from within. This extraordinary picture book redefines what it means to be truly you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEyes That Kiss in the Corners\u003c\/em\u003e received three starred reviews and was embraced as \"breathtaking,\" \"lyrical,\" and \"poignant.\" This companion volume is sure to be welcomed with equal joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJanuary\/February 2021 Kids' Indie Next List\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Amazon January Best Book of the Month\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bank Street Books Best Children's Book of the Year for ages 5-9 in Family\/School\/Community Fiction and noted for outstanding merit (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHo, Joanna:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoanna Ho\u003c\/strong\u003e is passionate about equity in books and education. She has been an English teacher, a dean, and a teacher professional development mastermind. She is currently the vice principal of a high school in the San Francisco Bay Area. Homemade chocolate chip cookies, outdoor adventures, and dance parties with her kids make Joanna's eyes crinkle into crescent moons. Her books for young readers include \u003cem\u003eEyes That Kiss in the Corners\u003c\/em\u003e. Visit her at www.joannahowrites.com and @JoannaHoWrites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHo, Dung:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eDung (pronounced Dzung) Ho is a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling illustrator based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Her work focuses on children's books. She also loves to draw interesting characters with unique personalities. When she's not drawing, she enjoys cooking, watching movies, walking, and tending to her plants. Visit her at www.behance.net\/hanhdung.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50590821056786,"sku":"9780063057753","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2bd4565a-31bc-45d6-85b8-ed8327968f8f.jpg?v=1732082578","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/eyes-that-speak-to-the-stars-9780063057753","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}