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Booklist Editor’s Choice of 2024: Books for YouthSchool Library Journal Best Book of 2024Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 20242025 ALA Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List2026 TLA Maverick Graphic Novel ListA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionPerfect for fans of Illegal and When Stars Are Scattered, this poignant and moving graphic novel in verse captures the dangers and hope that come with fleeing North Korea and reaching for a brighter future through the lives of Yunho and Myunghee.From never knowing where they’ll find their next meal to avoiding soldiers lurking at every corner, many North Koreans have learned that sticking around can be just as deadly as attempting to flee . . . almost.Both shy, resourceful Yunho and fierce, vibrant Myunghee know this. So when they each resolve to run away from the bleak futures they face, it’s with the knowledge that they could be facing a fate worse than death.While Yunho hopes to reunite with his omma, who snuck across the border years ago, Myunghee is reaching for dreams that are bigger than anything the regime would allow her to have. The two are strangers to each other until a chance encounter unwittingly intertwines their fates and Myunghee saves Yunho’s life.Kept together by their dreams for a brighter future, they face a road plagued by poisonous jungle snakes, corrupt soldiers, and the daily fear of discovery and imprisonment. But with every step toward freedom, there is also hope. Will it be enough for both of them to make it to safety without losing each other along the way?

In the mountains of Joseon, Jeongsoon has a heart as gentle as jade, but she might just be the clumsiest girl in the kingdom. She wants to be a princess, so she enters the grand princess challenge where she must complete the Manners Test, the Wisdom Test, and finally—the Sleep Test. Upon laying down on dozens of mattresses, Jeongsoon hears the squeaking of a hungry mouse (who close readers will have spotted hiding in previous spreads) and helps it to the palace kitchens for a midnight snack. Throughout each examination, Jeongsoon is far from flawless but in staying true to herself, wins the favour of the queen and the competition itself. Backmatter includes information about the real-life Korean princesses of the Joseon period, glossary, and author's note.

Ride the waves before diving into the depths of sea to uncover the wonders of the ocean—and God’s deep love for you and me! Part of the nonfiction Big Adventures for Growing Minds series, where kids explore the world around them and discover God’s hand in creation.From the ocean's surface, all the way to its deepest depths, this immersive picture book will teach little sea lovers new words, facts, and concepts, while also encouraging them to see God's creativity, playfulness, power, and love in every splash and every wave. Written by an elementary school teacher, each page includes fact-filled sidebars plus an accompanying Bible verse, making God's Little Oceanographer the perfect faith friendly science adventure for kids interested in marine life and activities. The masterfully layered and rich illustrations include sharks, dolphins, otters, sea turtles, whales, octopuses, and so much more!

Discover Korea's Joyful Holidays—Through Crafts, Games, Food, and Fun!Korean Celebrations introduces kids to Korea's most exciting holidays and traditions, from Lunar New Year to Chuseok. With easy crafts, recipes, and cultural facts, and even a language lesson, children ages 8 to 12 can experience Korean festivals like real kids in Korea!Includes:Crafts like folding paper fans and carnationsEasy recipes like sweet Songpyeon dumplingsFun games like Yut-NoriLearn to write Hangul—the Korean alphabetPerfect for classrooms, families, and curious kids, this engaging book brings Korean culture to life through hands-on fun!

This Korean picture dictionary covers the 1,200 most useful Korean words and phrases. It gives each word and sentence in Korean Hangeul characters with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly and the English meaning. The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics. Each theme has around 30 words and several example sentences showing how the words are used. Each page is richly illustrated with dozens of colour photographs. Companion online Audio recordings by native Korean speakers of all the vocabulary and sentences in the book, to allow you to practice pronouncing them. An introduction to Korean pronunciation and grammar is included and indexes at the back allow you to look up the words in this easy-to-use Korean dictionary quickly.

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Korean—whether you''re 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Korean words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Korean Hangul characters—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning. The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics like meeting someone new and using public transportation to culture-specific topics like celebrating Korean holidays and eating Korean food.This colorful picture dictionary includes:Hundreds of color photographs1,500 Korean words and phrases40 different topics—from social media and WiFi to paying and countingExample sentences showing how the words are usedCompanion online audio recordings by native Korean speakers of all the vocabulary and sentencesAn introduction to Korean pronunciation and grammarAn index to allow you to quickly look up wordsKorean Picture Dictionary makes language learning more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all ages—curious kids, visual learners and future travelers to Korea.

Korean Celebrations takes young readers on an exciting exploration of Korea''s colorful festivals and family celebrations—wonderful days that are filled with exciting activities and delicious foods.This book allows children to experience Korean culture firsthand by involving them in games, crafts, stories, foods and other activities like the following:Preparing and enjoying delicious Songpyeon—sweet dumplings that everyone loves to eat on Chuseok (Korea''s version of Thanksgiving)Folding a paper carnation—a favorite Parent''s Day gift!Making your own board game to play Yut-Nori—a game of luck and strategy that''s played during Seollal, Korea''s all-important New Year celebrationsWriting simple Korean phrases using the Hangul alphabet, Korea''s written language—which is celebrated with its own holiday (Hangul Day)!Making a paper fan—something kids always like to do when the hot summer holidays roll around! Making your own Pepero chocolate cookies or pretzel treats—which have their own just-for-fun festival day called Pepero DayIn this book, kids will learn about many special Korean celebrations and festivals such as:Dano—the end of the planting season which is full of fun competitions like wrestling and swinging contestsChildren''s Day—a spring day off from school, when parents take their kids out for a day of funDaeboreum—a holiday to celebrate the moon, filled with special dances, twirling fire, lots of walking and, of course, special foodsSpecial birthdays—(like turning one, or turning sixty) and other family celebrations.Buddhist and Christian holidays—like Christmas and Buddha''s Birthday.…And plenty more. Because in Korea, a holiday or celebration is always just around the corner! Korean Celebrations allows kids to immerse themselves in the lives of their Korean counterparts with these interactive multicultural activities.

A breathtaking picture book featuring a Korean girl and her haenyeo (free diving) grandmother about intergenerational bonds, finding courage in the face of fear, and connecting with our natural world.Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo just like Grandma. The haenyeo dive off the coast of Jeju Island to pluck treasures from the sea--generations of Korean women have done so for centuries. To Dayeon, the haenyeo are as strong and graceful as mermaids. To give her strength, Dayeon eats Grandma's abalone porridge. She practices holding her breath while they do the dishes. And when Grandma suits up for her next dive, Dayeon grabs her suit, flippers, and goggles. A scary memory of the sea keeps Dayeon clinging to the shore, but with Grandma's guidance, Dayeon comes to appreciate the ocean's many gifts.Tina Cho's The Ocean Calls, with luminous illustrations by muralist Jess X. Snow, is a classic in the making.