This book is really good and uplifting. It's about a boy who works hard, and his dreams come true. Great for primary grades and can be used in English class for lessons. ( )

From Follett
A young Asian boy, who notices that his eyes look different from his friends', realizes that his eyes--like his father's, grandfather's, and younger brother's--rise to the skies, speak to the stars, and are visionary.

LibraryThing Review:

Words cannot describe the beauty of both the message and the illustrations of this book. When a young boy is hurt/harmed by nasty comments of school mates regarding the shape of his eyes that are not "round," he seeks guidance from his loving father who, upon arriving at home, stood with him in front of a mirror and said "Your eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars. The comets and constellations show you their secrets, and your eyes can foresee the future. Just like mine."

As they go outside and his father runs with him on his shoulders telling his that he will soar above the clouds if he lifts his arms. And, as they fly while holding kites that rise upward, they are joined by his grandfather, "Agong." The author notes that he feels his Agong's eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars. It is on this particular page that the illustrations are so very "eye catchingly" beautiful while expressing that the voices of those who have gone on before them are whispering.

His baby brother joins the circle of love, and his eyes are just like his eyes, and those of his father, and his Agong. The paes that follow are so stunningly beautiful that they are breathtaking.

This is a book of solidarity, and of love that reaches through the ages. I found this in my local library. Now, I will purchase a copy for my large, ever-expanding collection of illustrated books.

I find such joy in this genre! These books are a wonderful way for artists to exhibit their incredible talent!

Words cannot describe the beauty of both the message and the illustrations of this book. When a young boy is hurt/harmed by nasty comments of school mates regarding the shape of his eyes that are not "round," he seeks guidance from his loving father who, upon arriving at home, stood with him in front of a mirror and said "Your eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars. The comets and constellations show you their secrets, and your eyes can foresee the future. Just like mine."

As they go outside and his father runs with him on his shoulders telling his that he will soar above the clouds if he lifts his arms. And, as they fly while holding kites that rise upward, they are joined by his grandfather, "Agong." The author notes that he feels his Agong's eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars. It is on this particular page that the illustrations are so very "eye catchingly" beautiful while expressing that the voices of those who have gone on before them are whispering.

His baby brother joins the circle of love, and his eyes are just like his eyes, and those of his father, and his Agong. The paes that follow are so stunningly beautiful that they are breathtaking.

This is a book of solidarity, and of love that reaches through the ages. I found this in my local library. Now, I will purchase a copy for my large, ever-expanding collection of illustrated books.

I find such joy in this genre! These books are a wonderful way for artists to exhibit their incredible talent!

Another five-star read! ( )

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. 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.

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. 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. 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. I particularly enjoyed the two-page spreads featuring a backdrop of mythological creatures, from the dragon to the goddess Mazu, and the page on which the narrator appears in front of the constellations was just gorgeous. With a heartwarming look at family love and connection, and a reassuring message about the worth of Asian eyes, there's a lot here to appreciate. Recommended to picture-book audiences in need of the message here, as well as to any that enjoy stories celebrating the beauty of human diversity. ( )