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Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the distance between themselves and a loved one, or when you want to celebrate the unique traditions that define your family heritage. It is a perfect choice for preparing a child for international travel or for processing the bittersweet feelings of a long distance relationship with a grandparent. The story follows a young girl visiting her grandmother in Korea, highlighting the sensory joys of a different culture through food, markets, and shared moments. It beautifully balances the excitement of discovery with the tender reality of having a heart in two different places. Parents will appreciate how it validates both the joy of connection and the sadness of saying goodbye, making it a gentle tool for building cultural pride and emotional resilience in children ages 4 to 8.