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Chinese Eyes
An adopted Korean girl gets a lesson in how unimportant it is that some people think she is different.
- GenresChildrensPicture Books
32 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 1974
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June 1, 2022
This book might have been viewed as good in its day, but I found it to be horribly racist and upsetting, particularly as an adopted Korean person. I would never give this to a child today.
December 3, 2016
"Chinese Eyes" tells the story of a young Korean girl who is insulted by one of her classmates for her race. He calls her "Chinese eyes", which confuses her because she is unsure of why this is an insult. Struggling with self-identity, her mother reassures her of her beauty and gives background of her origins, making sure she is proud of her "Chinese eyes".
Waybill's art is mostly warm colors, except when the young girl is sad. I feel this displays innocence that is being taken away. The attention to detail in the text is remarkable, especially in skin tone. I feel Waybill carefully discusses an important issue for foreign students about their different appearance, and it would be appreciated by young audiences.
Waybill's art is mostly warm colors, except when the young girl is sad. I feel this displays innocence that is being taken away. The attention to detail in the text is remarkable, especially in skin tone. I feel Waybill carefully discusses an important issue for foreign students about their different appearance, and it would be appreciated by young audiences.
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