The artwork from Dung Ho, on the other hand, is every bit as beautiful here as in the earlier book, with a lovely color palette, and wonderfully expressive depictions of the characters. Although I wouldn't say that Joanna Ho's narrative here was quite as accomplished as in her first book, it was still immensely appealing, with a poetic quality and a warm-hearted tone that was very pleasing.
Having greatly enjoyed Eyes that Kiss in the Corners I picked up Eyes That Speak to the Stars with a great deal of anticipation, and I was not disappointed. When a young boy is hurt by a school friend's depiction of him, with two slanted lines as eyes, his father tells him that his eyes "rise to the skies and speak to the stars." Interacting with his father, agong (grandfather) and di-di (younger brother), the boy gains strength and appreciation for his eyes, and for the members of his family. EYES THAT SPEAK TO THE STARS opens up the opportunity for parents to teach children about the differences between cultures, but how we're all human and hurt the same way.American author Joanna Ho and Vietnamese illustrator Dung Ho, who previously collaborated on the lovely Eyes that Kiss in the Corners return in this second picture-book, once again exploring the beauty of Asian eyes, and the importance of family love and relationships. It's also perfect for people of different nationalities to see how stereotypes, no matter how innocent they can be, can hurt someone's feelings. It's also about holding on to your culture and staying true to who you are.įinal Verdict: This is a book that should certainly be in school libraries everywhere. Instead, it teaches about the importance of keeping your head held high and looking towards the future. Overall, the message is deeper than the boy's eyes appearing like stars, like I anticipated.
There are terms throughout the story too that are common to Japanese culture. I love the inclusion of the Japanese culture and how it even goes back to the boy's ancestors. The illustrations are stunning and luminous which make them appear as bright as a star.
They see through the darkness and guide them to a brilliant future. His dad comes back with an inspirational message about how his eyes look to the stars and can foresee a wonderous future. When he questions his dad about this, he expresses how hurt he is by being drawn differently from the others. In EYES THAT SPEAK TO THE STARS, a little boy his upset when his friend draws his eyes as lines rather than open like everyone else's.
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