Kimchi, Kimchi Every Day

by Erica Kim, Erica Kim (Illustrator)

Overview

Whether round and crunchy like a kimchi pancake or pinched and plump like a kimchi dumpling, there are so many ways to enjoy this Korean traditional dish.

Explore the different ways to eat kimchi in this fun, rhyming tale that also teaches the days of the week. Korean-American author-illustrator Erica Kim shares her pride in her delicious cultural food through her cut paper art technique. The Hanji paper that is used to illustrate the book comes from a paper mulberry tree native to Korea.

This beautiful reflection of culture will inspire children to take pride in their cultural foods, too.

A Bookstagang Best Read Aloud Book of 2022!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781953859273
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/04/2022
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	310L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 8 Years

About the Author

Erica Kim is an author, illustrator, and elementary school teacher in Bethesda, MD. She has an M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Erica loves everything about working with young students from being able to cultivate a love of learning to the often funny and heart-warming moments that arise each day. Erica grew up in Connecticut but also spent several formative years living in Seoul, Korea. She enjoys working with cut paper and incorporates it into her illustrations. She lives in Arlington, Virginia.

Erica Kim is an author, illustrator, and elementary school teacher in Bethesda, MD. She has an M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Erica loves everything about working with young students from being able to cultivate a love of learning to the often funny and heart-warming moments that arise each day. Erica grew up in Connecticut but also spent several formative years living in Seoul, Korea. She enjoys working with cut paper and incorporates it into her illustrations. She lives in Arlington, Virginia.

Editorial Reviews

10/31/2022

Using a day-of-the-week format, this simple rhyming book displays various ways to enjoy the “crunchy, salty, and spicy” fermented food. The first spread previews dishes detailed throughout as the narrator, an East Asian–cued child in a yellow rain jacket and boots, throws their arms wide, proclaiming: “I eat KIMCHI every day./ I like KIMCHI every way!” Each day features a different aspect of the ingredient at hand, kicking off with Sunday’s survey of kimchi types and proceeding from Monday’s kimchi pancake (“round and crunchy”) to Saturday’s kimchi and ramyun (“never bland”). While the rhymes aren’t always spot-on, the layered illustrations—created using colored paper, hanji, and digital art—are eye-popping, dimensional, and delectable. For added cuteness, a gray bunny follows along as an encouraging culinary buddy. A kimchi glossary and facts conclude. Ages 5–9. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly

"A delicious read-aloud and perfect recommendation for every child, any day of the week.—starred, School Library Journal

From the Publisher

★ 07/15/2022

PreS-K—The young Korean girl who narrates eats kimchi every day. However, her diet is far from monotonous. She eats it fried, stewed, in a roll, on noodles, and more, displaying the versatility of this traditional dish. Kim's text is engaging, with simple words arranged into exquisitely paced rhymes that walk readers through each day of the week and include gentle repetition. Complementing the text is artwork that consists of digitally enhanced collages arranged on hanji, Korean handmade paper that here has been brightly colored. Kim shows the main character in various clothes including pajamas, school clothes, and a traditional Korean hanbok. An expressive gray bunny companion accompanies the young girl on every page. Endpapers display repeating images of the cute bunny enjoying a variety of kimchi dishes. Extensive back matter introduces readers to a variety of kimchi facts and dishes, and for those who are still reluctant to try it, ideas for adding kimchi to American staples such as hamburgers and french fries. VERDICT A delicious read-aloud and perfect recommendation for every child, any day of the week.—Chance Lee Joyner

School Library Journal