Smiling Eyes
by Linda Sue Park and Lenny Wen
ALA NOTABLE BOOK
From Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Linda Sue... read more
32 Total Resources 2 Awards Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-2
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- Asian (Global)
Year Published 2025
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
- Phonics & Phonolgical Awareness
- Rhyming
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
Our Original Resources 9
Audio Name Pronunciation with Linda Sue Park
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In-depth Written Interview with Linda Sue Park
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Printables for Phonics & Phonological Awareness
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Reinforces:
- Rhyming
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 3
Author Interviews 15
In-depth Written Interview with Linda Sue Park
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Interview with Linda Sue Park
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The World as Seen through Purple Eyes: Charlotte Zolotow Lecture, 2004, given by Linda Sue Park
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Interview with Linda Sue Park
Created by Mackin Community
2019 National Book Festival speech by Linda Sue Park
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Interview with Linda Sue Park
Created by UW-Madison Education
Interview with Linda Sue Park
Created by Kids Ask Authors
Interview with Linda Sue Park
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On the value of libraries with Linda Sue Park
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On her love of exotic stories with Linda Sue Park
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On family stories with Linda Sue Park
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On reasons for writing with Linda Sue Park
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On practicing writing with Linda Sue Park
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On creating memorable stories with Linda Sue Park
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Interview with Lenny Wen
Created by Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Printables for Phonics & Phonological Awareness
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Reinforces:
- Rhyming
Created by TeachingBooks
Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 2
Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
Commended, 2026
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2026
Commended, 2026
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