Let’s Celebrate Korean New Year!
Written by Michelle W. Park
Illustrated by Hyewon Yum
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
This heartwarming story follows two sisters as they explore the Korean traditions of Seollal while learning about the importance of family. The author’s own dumpling recipe and a fun activity are included at the end!
새해 복 많이 받으세요 Saehae bok mani badeuseyo!
Madeleine and Eloise are getting ready for their family’s Lunar New Year party, and there’s so much to do before the guests arrive! From putting on colorful outfits called hanboks and making Korean dumplings called mandoo, to setting up yutnori, a traditional board game, Madeleine shows her younger sister how to prepare for the holiday. But when Madeleine forgets to write a poem to share with the family, Eloise offers to help—and the girls realize that although each tradition is special, what matters most is spending the day together.
This festive picture book is a perfect way to learn about Korean New Year traditions, and features a glossary of Korean terms at the back, the author’s own mandoo recipe, and a craft activity to create your very own charae-sang tablescape!
Primary ISBN: 9780593567302
Publication Date: December 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Picture Books, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Korean/Korean American
Themes: Celebrations: Lunar New Year, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Family Relationship: Siblings, Format: Audiobook, Multilingual: Korean Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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