Book Review - 'Eyes that Weave the World's Wonders' by Joanna Ho (Writer), Liz Kleinrock (Cowriter), Dung Ho (Illustrator)

'Eyes that Weave the World's Wonders' - a companion to 'Eyes that Kiss in the Corners'. It is its spiritual, sister successor.

It may not be as powerful or enchanting as 'Eyes that Kiss in the Corners', in my opinion - the lower rating could be due to personal preference and a lack of familiarity with the subject matter, but mostly it's because I think the writing can get too poetic, purple prosy and abstract at times, for a book aimed at young children - nonetheless it is a must-read.

It contains absolutely beautiful illustrations - I can't get enough of each page - and a strong message about family; how a family, ultimately, is people who love you unconditionally. A family is home, where people love you, and therefore where you belong.

It is all told - and weaved through, magically and worldly - from the perspective of a little adopted girl.

'No one in my family has eyes like mine.'

I'm sure lots of adopted children, especially those adopted by families of different races, can relate to and connect to this book. A book that makes them feel seen. 'Eyes that Weave the World's Wonders', like Joanna Ho's other picture books, it is positive and uplifting, full of love, affection and warmth, showing how the world ought to be. And I am all for that.

I feel the girl's parents' love for her on every page they appear in. They adore their precious daughter; their gift, for every child is a gift to cherish. This family feels real. They are a real family.

Of course they don't have to match. Love runs far deeper than blood.

A heart, full of blood and emotions, with its boundless capacity to love, should never be constrained by manmade rules and inhuman, unethical borders.

It is beautiful. Something for human beings to aspire to in this world.

Captivating. Magical. Hopeful.

My review of 'Eyes that Kiss in the Corners' can be found here.

Final Score: 4/5