No Kimchi For Me!
Aram Kim
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
A charming picture book for picky eaters and young foodies alike!
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Yoomi 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:
• Parents of picky eaters looking for positive, food-related stories
• Korean American families sharing cultural pride and traditions
• Teachers and librarians building diverse, inclusive book collections
• Children ages 3–7 exploring food, family, and independence
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Yoomi 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:
• Parents of picky eaters looking for positive, food-related stories
• Korean American families sharing cultural pride and traditions
• Teachers and librarians building diverse, inclusive book collections
• Children ages 3–7 exploring food, family, and independence
Product Details
| Publisher | Holiday House |
| Publish Date | September 05, 2017 |
| Pages | 40 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780823437627 |
| Dimensions | 10.3 X 8.3 X 0.3 inches | 0.7 pounds |
About the Author
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.
Reviews
* "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
"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
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