A charming picture book for picky eaters and young foodies alike!A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionYoomi doesn't like kimchi - the pickled cabbage condiment served at Korean meals. No matter how she tries it, it's too slimy-- too stinky-- too spicy! Her brothers tease her, but Yoomi won't budge.
But with Grandma's help, Yoomi takes matters into her own paws, and finds a new way to enjoy this traditional dish.
This engaging book with sweet, expressive illustrations by author-illustrator Aram Kim is perfect for young readers learning to try new things! Featuring a lovable Korean American family,
No Kimchi for Me! includes backmatter about Korean cuisine-- and a recipe for kimchi pancakes you can try at home.
The
Yoomi, Friends and Family series is great for fans of
Thank You, Omu!,
Fry Bread,
Bee-Bim Bop!, and
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao. A perfect pick for:
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Parents of picky eaters looking for positive, food-related stories
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Korean American families sharing cultural pride and traditions
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Teachers and librarians building diverse, inclusive book collections
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Children ages 3–7 exploring food, family, and independence
Aram Kim was born in Cincinnati, raised in South Korea, and currently lives in New York City. A graduate of Yonsei University in Seoul and the School of Visual Arts in New York, Aram is the author and illustrator of Cat on the Bus, her first picture book.
* "This fun and engaging story about food, family, and tradition is broadly appealing as a read-aloud or read-alone selection."—
School Library Journal, Starred Review "Distinctive patterns, unusual perspectives, and intriguing details add to the illustrations appeal. . . . This brisk, bright family story effectively conveys a universal experience through a very specific cultural lens."—
Kirkus Reviews "Using pencil, pastel, and digital manipulation, Kim (
Cat on the Bus) creates a crisp and cozy domestic environment for her cat family"—
Publishers Weekly
