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Highlights
- ". . . features two young Korean American siblings who take a trip through a magical portal into a land filled with characters from old Korean fables. . . Kim is making a statement about the loss of culture among children of immigrants while also writing a book that returns some of that to them.
- 10.1" x 8.0" Hardcover
- 96 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, People & Places
- Series Name: Halmoni & Family
Description
About the Book
This beautifully illustrated graphic picture book is inspired by the folktales author and illustrator Kim heard growing up in Korea and after she moved as a child with her family to the United States. Translations to Korean text in the story and more about the folktale-inspired characters are included. Full color.Book Synopsis
". . . features two young Korean American siblings who take a trip through a magical portal into a land filled with characters from old Korean fables. . . Kim is making a statement about the loss of culture among children of immigrants while also writing a book that returns some of that to them."--Jay Caspian King, The New York Times Beautifully illustrated and told by debut author Julie Kim, this authentic voices picture book in graphic-novel style follows a young Korean girl and boy whose search for their missing grandmother leads them into a world inspired by Korean folklore, complete with mischievous goblins (dokkebi), a greedy tiger, a clever rabbit, and a wily fox. Two young children pay a visit to Halmoni (grandmother in Korean), only to discover she's not home. As they search for her, noticing animal tracks covering the floor, they discover a window, slightly ajar, new to their grandmother's home. Their curiosity gets the best of them, and they crawl through and discover an unfamiliar fantastical world, and their adventure begins. As they continue to search for their grandmother and solve the mystery of the tracks, they go deeper into a world of Korean folklore, meeting a number of characters who speak in Korean along the way, and learn more about their cultural heritage. This beautifully illustrated graphic picture book is filled with a number of Easter eggs for readers of all ages to discover, and is inspired by the Korean folktales that author and illustrator Julie Kim heard while growing up. Translations to Korean text in the story and more about the folktale-inspired characters are included at the end.
Review Quotes
The genius of Kim's book is that the two kids have started to lose their ability to speak Korean and cannot really understand what the rabbits, goblins and tigers are saying to them. Kim, then, is making a statement about the loss of culture among children of immigrants while also writing a book that returns some of that to them.--New York Times Featured in the Seattle's Child summer reading issue
"Julie Kim has created a visually stunning world that effortlessly infuses Korean text (Hangul) in rich, expressive art."--Cybils Awards, winner ★ "For its jaw-dropping art, encouraging bilingual attitude, and conscientious portrayal of Korean culture, Where's Halmoni? is a perfect choice." --School Library Journal, starred
★ "A sophisticated mélange of urban households, traditional Asian landscapes, vibrant color schemes, cultural details, subtle visual jokes, [and] pitch-perfect dialogue... This book is an excellent choice for either the picture-book or graphic-novel collection." --Booklist, starred ★ "Kim's bright, expressive illustrations are a delight...an accessible, diverse title for a broad readership." --Kirkus Reviews, starred ★ "The sibling banter is believable and delightful, [and] Kim's panel sequences teem with energy." --Publishers Weekly, starred "Gentle and humorous." --Horn Book ★ "Gloriously illustrated, full of wit and whimsy, and always staying true to the traditional tales being referenced, this book deserves every starred review it has received." --School Library Journal, starred "Go deeper into the world of Korean folklore and experience their cultural heritage in unexpected ways." --Kid Lit Frenzy "Young readers who adore classic fairytales will want to escape into this story again and again."
--Bookish "This bright book...is fun for all ages." --Motherhood Moment "Where's Halmoni? is spectacular. Julie Kim has created a book to share with young readers that truly celebrates family, playfulness, mischief and the beauty of Korean folktales." --Read it Real Good "Infused with Korean folklore, gorgeous, action-packed illustrations, and a pair of siblings on a quest to find their grandmother, this is an absolutely delightful adventure." --This Picture Book Life
About the Author
JULIE KIM is an author and illustrator living in Seattle, WA. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, her illustrations have been featured in several children's books including My Special Space, The Mysterious Spinners, and Gloria's First Day. Kims' work has also been featured in magazines including Cricket, Cicada, Ladybuy, Babybug, Scholastic, and Mondo. Where's Halmoni? is her authorial debut.Dimensions (Overall): 10.1 Inches (H) x 8.0 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.1 Pounds
Number of Pages: 96
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: People & Places
Series Title: Halmoni & Family
Publisher: Little Bigfoot
Theme: Asian American, United States
Format: Hardcover
Author: Julie Kim
Language: English
Street Date: October 3, 2017
TCIN: 52224864
UPC: 9781632170774
Item Number (DPCI): 248-43-5189
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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