Above all, he will know that he is more than enough exactly as he is.Īn extraordinary gift for Mother's Day and loved ones everywhere. He will know that it is okay to cry, or be scared, or uncertain. Her son will be courageous and kind, powerful and curious, and blaze his own trail.
One Day is a mother's ode to her baby boy-she shares her hopes and dreams for her son as she envisions him exploring the world. "It's cozy and hopeful in all the best ways."-Publishers Weeklyįrom New York Times bestselling Joanna Ho, author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners and Eyes that Speak to the Stars, comes a heartfelt picture book about the depths of a mother's love. "The heartfelt title will be welcomed by new parents as the narrator voices the universal dream of wishing the best in life for their newborn." -Booklist 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."An affirming and enchanting love letter from parent to child." - Kirkus Starred Review 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. One Day Author Joanna HO Format Hardcover Language English Topic Family / Parents, Boys & Men, Family / New Baby Publication Year 2023 Genre Juvenile Fiction Number of Pages 40 Pages Dimensions Item Length 10.4in Item Height 0.4in Item Width 10.4in Item Weight 15. 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. Free delivery worldwide on over 20 million titles. They see through the darkness and guide them to a brilliant future. Discover Book Depositorys huge selection of Joanna Ho books online. 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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