Kids Book Index
Hyewon Yum
On her birthday, a girl receives miyeokguk, a seaweed soup, rather than the cake she expected. As she stirs it, her mother explains the Korean practice of eating the soup after childbirth and serving it on birthdays to honor mothers. She also tells her about haenyeo, women who dive for shellfish and seaweed, and a story of a pregnant diver who began the tradition after watching a whale eat seaweed.
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TotoHyewon Yum, illustrated by Hyewon YumA young girl calls the birthmark on her forehead Toto. Although she often does not mind it, she worries that people stare at Toto instead of seeing her. Before she starts school, her mother cuts bangs to cover it for a while. At school, a new friend sees Toto when it is revealed, and the girl learns to accept the birthmark as part of herself.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Zilbo's Forest: What's Up with That?Summer BentonOn a morning walk, Bogo the bear sees his friend Zilbo the dog but receives no greeting. Hurt by the apparent rejection, Bogo then ignores Hula the horse, who in turn ignores Tango the turtle. The confusing behavior passes from friend to friend until Mara the mouse asks whether someone is okay. A surprise explanation brings the animals back together.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
All Around a YearMariana Ruiz Johnson, translated from Spanish by Avi SilbersteinA mouse family moves through a full year as the seasons change. Winter brings reading under blankets, spring includes bike rides, and summer features ice cream treats. Some parts of family life remain familiar while other things grow and shift. The story’s cycle returns to its beginning, reflecting the recurring pattern of the four seasons and the changes that take place from small to large.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details