Kimchi, Kimchi Every Day
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
Whether round and crunchy like a kimchi pancake or pinched and plump like a kimchi dumpling, there are so many ways to enjoy this Korean traditional dish.
Explore the different ways to eat kimchi in this fun, rhyming tale that also teaches the days of the week. Korean-American author-illustrator Erica Kim shares her pride in her delicious cultural food through her cut paper art technique. The Hanji paper that is used to illustrate the book comes from a paper mulberry tree native to Korea.
This beautiful reflection of culture will inspire children to take pride in their cultural foods, too.
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Using a day-of-the-week format, this simple rhyming book displays various ways to enjoy the "crunchy, salty, and spicy" fermented food. The first spread previews dishes detailed throughout as the narrator, an East Asian–cued child in a yellow rain jacket and boots, throws their arms wide, proclaiming: "I eat KIMCHI every day./ I like KIMCHI every way!" Each day features a different aspect of the ingredient at hand, kicking off with Sunday's survey of kimchi types and proceeding from Monday's kimchi pancake ("round and crunchy") to Saturday's kimchi and ramyun ("never bland"). While the rhymes aren't always spot-on, the layered illustrations—created using colored paper, hanji, and digital art—are eye-popping, dimensional, and delectable. For added cuteness, a gray bunny follows along as an encouraging culinary buddy. A kimchi glossary and facts conclude. Ages 5–9.
