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Park, Linda Sue

Smiling Eyes

32 pp. | HarperCollins/Allida | February, 2025 | Trade ISBN 9780358663928 $19.99
(3) PS Illustrated by Lenny Wen. A young East Asian boy notices eyes of various shapes and colors throughout his day in an urban community. From smiling and surprised to worried and teary, the eyes he observes reflect emotion, connection, and care. The gouache and colored-pencil illustrations are expressive and warm, mirroring the book’s poetic text and celebration of empathy, diversity, and the quiet power of observation. A tender exploration of the importance of seeing others -- and being seen in return.
Reviewer: Summer Edward

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