Slippery, Spicy, Tingly - by Yangsook Choi (Hardcover)

About the Book

A child's eccentric grandmother comes for a surprise visit and does some odd things involving a giant jar, large amounts of cabbage, and a deep hole in the backyard.

Book Synopsis

Keo loves kimchi! And he loves Halmoni, his grandmother!

But when Halmoni unexpectedly comes to visit and digs a big hole in the backyard, he's not sure what's going on. Could Halmoni be planning to bury a secret treasure?! Yangsook Choi, author and illustrator of the beloved picture book The Name Jar, serves up a tasty new story that's bursting with heart, humor, mystery, and . . . cabbage!

Review Quotes

"Based on Korean author and illustrator Choi's relationship with her own grandmother, the story's playful drawings and writing create a fun, lighthearted feel. The gentle pastel illustrations capture Halmoni's quirky personality through her facial expressions and movements, as well as Keo's curiosity and wonder."--starred, Booklist

-- (9/11/2024 12:00:00 AM)

"Choi's imaginative Keo offers a well-reasoned foil to the actions of "slippery, spicy, and tingly as kimchi" Halmoni, while acrylic and colored pencil illustrations, finished digitally, depict the family activities in warm hues and imagined fantastical events in blue-green tones."--Publishers Weekly

-- (9/9/2024 12:00:00 AM)

"This book promotes diversity and teaches about the Korean culture. It would be perfect for teachers looking to discuss cultural differences and have children share about their favorite dishes. Reviewer Rating: 5"--Children's Literature

-- (8/28/2024 12:00:00 AM)

"This is a lovely family story about the sharing of making food together. The warm, friendly artwork is a perfect complement to the story."--School Library Journal

-- (7/19/2024 12:00:00 AM)

"A slippery, spicy tale that tingles with wit and whimsy."--Kirkus Reviews

-- (7/12/2024 12:00:00 AM)