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Halmoni and the Picnic
By Sook Nyul Choi
Illustrated by Karen Dugan
ISBN: 9780395616260 | Hardcover | 32 pages | Ages 4–7
Yunmi’s class is going on a picnic, and she’s excited—until she learns that her Halmoni (grandmother) will be joining as a chaperone. Worried that her classmates won’t understand her Korean grandmother’s ways, Yunmi feels embarrassed and unsure. But as the day unfolds, Halmoni’s kindness, wisdom, and homemade kimbap charm everyone around her. Through this gentle and heartfelt story, Yunmi gains a new sense of pride in her heritage and learns that love and family are something to be celebrated, not hidden.
“An honest and touching look at cultural identity and intergenerational love.”
“A warm story that shows how a child learns to see the strengths in her heritage.”
“A sensitive exploration of difficulties facing immigrants.”
