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Three children from Somalia, Guatemala, and Korea struggle to adjust to their new home and school in the United States
Here I am
"Tells the story in pictures of a family newly immigrated to the United States and the challenges of starting a life in a new place"--Provided by publisher
K is for Korea
With each letter of the alphabet featuring a city or aspect of country life, the ancient and modern world of Korea, its people, culture, and traditions are presented in a richly illustrated addition to the World Alphabet series with color photos throughout.
Yoon and the jade bracelet
Although she really would have liked a jump rope for her birthday, Yoon is happy to receive a Korean picture book and a jade bracelet passed down from her grandmother, and when she wears the bracelet to school it seems as if her wish for a jump rope and a friend is about to come true
Mermaids
Told that she should not pursue her dream of becoming a diver, a young Korean girl proves that she has the courage to be one after all.
My first book of Korean words
Rhyming text paired with letters of the English alphabet and themed photos invite the reader to learn some simple Korean words
Maya and the turtle
"In this charming original fairy tale, children learn that the road to greatness lies in selflessness and that the loving kindness of a pure heart can awaken great love and power in another. Maya's mother is a gentle soul. When she dies she bequeaths her daughter the task of caring for her father--and for herself. For her mother once had a dream that Maya was meant for great things, and it was the kind of dream that always comes true. Although she is poor, Maya grows kinder and more beautiful with each passing year. One day, she finds a little turtle and takes him home, raising and caring for him, never knowing that he will play a part in her destiny. Beautifully illustrated and filled with fascinating nuggets of information about Korean culture, this book offers a poignant tale of the rewards of kindness, patience, courage, and a loving heart, and a lesson in how true glory--even if foretold--must be earned"--|cProvided by publisher
The name jar
After Unhei moves from Korea to the United States, her new classmates help her decide what her name should be
What will you be, Sara Mee?
Will she be an artist? A cook? A writer? Sara Mee is turning one, and her family and friends gather for her tol, or first-birthday celebration. Food and presents abound, but most exciting of all is the traditional Korean prophecy game, called the toljabee, which predicts what Sara Mee will be when she grows up. Celebrates siblings, community, and the blending of traditions. --provided by publisher
Babies can’t eat kimchee!
A baby sister must wait to grow up before doing big sister things, such as ballet dancing and eating spicy Korean food