Elly's Hanbok: Best Wishes in Every Color (Bilingual Korean-English Children's Book)

by Willomi K, Yi Kai Chew (Illustrator)

Overview

A Bilingual Picture Book in Korean and English Celebrating Korean Culture

Meet Elly, a happy little girl who loves to be silly and copy everything her mom does. One day, she receives a special surprise-a traditional Korean outfit called a hanbok. She's thrilled at first, until she notices that her mom's hanbok looks completely different.

"Mommy, why is your hanbok purple and mine so colorful?"

"엄마, 왜 엄마 한복은 보라색이고 제 한복은 이렇게 알록달록해요?"

Through a heartfelt moment with her mom, Elly discovers the special meaning behind the colorful stripes in her saekdong hanbok-and learns to love it.

Written in both Korean and English, Elly's Hanbok: Best Wishes in Every Color is a warm and gentle introduction to Korean culture, family love, and the wishes woven into every stripe.

Perfect for bilingual families, classrooms, and readers exploring Korean heritage and language.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781963672138
Publisher:	Emerald Tiger Books
Publication date:	04/08/2025
Series:	K-Culture Stories for Kids
Pages:	46
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	3 - 9 Years

About the Author

Willomi K. is a pediatric nurse turned children's book author, writing under a pen name inspired by her family-combining her name, her husband's initial, and her son William's.Fueled by her son's love of stories and imagination, Willomi creates picture books that celebrate values like honesty, love, and cultural connection. Her debut, The Honest Child and the Greedy Neighbor, is based on a traditional Korean folktale and explores the power of truth through magical storytelling. Her latest title, Elly's Hanbok: Best Wishes in Every Color, introduces young readers to Korean traditions through a warm, family-centered story about heritage and identity. Willomi hopes to continue creating books that inspire curiosity, connection, and self-discovery for children around the world.