No Kimchi for Me!

By Aram Kim

Book Overview

A charming picture book for picky eaters and young foodies alike

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Yoomi doesn't like kimchi - the pickled cabbage condiment served at Korean meals. No matter how she tries it, it's too slimy-- too stinky-- too spicy Her brothers tease her, but Yoomi won't budge.

But with Grandma's help, Yoomi takes matters into her own paws, and finds a new way to enjoy this traditional dish.

This engaging book with sweet, expressive illustrations by author-illustrator Aram Kim is perfect for young readers learning to try new things Featuring a lovable Korean American family, No Kimchi for Me includes backmatter about Korean cuisine-- and a recipe for kimchi pancakes you can try at home.

The Yoomi, Friends and Family series is great for fans of Thank You, Omu , Fry Bread, Bee-Bim Bop , and Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao.

A perfect pick for:
- Parents of picky eaters looking for positive, food-related stories
- Korean American families sharing cultural pride and traditions
- Teachers and librarians building diverse, inclusive book collections
- Children ages 3-7 exploring food, family, and independence

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823437620
• ISBN13: 9780823437627
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2