About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is curious about their family roots in a distant land or preparing to visit a grandparent who lives a different lifestyle. It is a gentle bridge for children navigating the space between their modern daily lives and the traditional world of their ancestors. The story captures a young girl's visit to her grandmother's traditional Korean home, highlighting the sensory details of a culture that feels both foreign and deeply familiar. Through simple but evocative prose, the book explores themes of intergenerational love, cultural discovery, and the quiet joy of finding home in a new place. It is ideally suited for children aged 4 to 8 who are developing an awareness of their heritage. Parents will appreciate how it validates the initial hesitation a child might feel when faced with different customs, ultimately showing how love transcends language and geography.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and realistic. It touches on the slight discomfort or 'strangeness' of a new environment, but the resolution is hopeful and grounded in familial warmth. There are no major traumas, making it a safe, comforting read.
