Eyes that Kiss in the Corners - Beyond the Book Resources
This book is relatively new to me, but it didn't take me long to fall in love with the story. I believe the thing that I like the most about the story, that's told in first person, is the fact that the main character never seems upset about her eyes being different from the others in her school. No one makes fun of her, she doesn't run home crying about being different, she acknowledges the difference and then starts to understand why her eyes look the way they do.As the book progresses, the main character make connections to others she loves.... her eyes are like her moms whose eyes are like her grandmother. Towards the end she sees that her little sister has eyes like her as well. It's not just noticing and acknowledging, but also seeing the beauty and rich heritage that accompanies the story behind the shape of her eyes.
Themes : Importance of Family Pride Self-Esteem Acceptance
Awards: New York Times Bestseller Indie Bookseller #1
Teachable Moments:
This book offers multiple opportunities for learning that go far beyond what's printed on the page or seen in the illustrations. Here's a small sample:
Emotions - Describe how the the girl feels about her eyes
Figurative Language & Imagery - the author uses an almost poetic language for descriptions throughout the book
Rich Cultural Information
Onomatopoeia - fleck, crinkle, whirl, blink
Repeated Words - glow like warm tea, kiss in the corner, crescent moons
Examples Shown with Images are for Reference Only - Not Part of the Download
Extend the Learning with Story-Based Play
Adding an element of play is another way to deepen your child’s understanding of concepts within and beyond a story. According to Hall (1991), young children often develop advanced literacy skills when they engage in play related to a familiar story. Many complex literacy skills develop naturally when the story and play intersect, setting the stage for your child to learn to read and write.
It’s easy. Take a great story, gather toys that align with that story, and get out of the way. Your child will do the rest. The goal is to allow the play to evolve naturally. You’ll be surprised by the amount of learning transferred and reinforced through this type of play.
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