Book Nook: Where's Halmoni

I recently had a chance to review a cute book called Where's Halmoni? This bright book is written in a graphic-novel style, and is fun for all ages. The graphic-novel style will appeal to a little bit older readers, but the writing is appropriate for younger readers as well. There are all sorts of "Easter eggs" and things to discover throughout the book, meaning that adults will enjoy reading it with their children and kids will discover new things over several readings.

The book is a good way to introduce elements of Korean culture, with a variety of characters inspired by Korean folklore and two young Korean siblings who are bravely searching for their grandmother. The dialogue between the siblings is fun and believable, and the illustrations are full of action and imagination.

Julie Kim is an author and illustrator living in Seattle. WA. She has published with Cricket magazine, Scholastic, and Mondo. Where's Halmoni? is her authorial debut. Visit her online at JulieKimIllustrations.com.

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