Ring in the Lunar New Year with this sweet picture book by Emmy-winning TV host Michelle W. Park. This heartwarming story follows two sisters as they explore the Korean traditions of Seollal while learning about the importance of family. The author's own dumpling recipe and a fun activity are included at the end!

 

새해 복 많이 받으세요 Saehae bok mani badeuseyo!

 

Madeleine and Eloise are getting ready for their family's Lunar New Year party, and there's so much to do before the guests arrive! From putting on colorful outfits called hanboks and making Korean dumplings called mandoo, to setting up yutnori, a traditional board game, Madeleine shows her younger sister how to prepare for the holiday. But when Madeleine forgets to write a poem to share with the family, Eloise offers to help—and the girls realize that although each tradition is special, what matters most is spending the day together.

 

This festive picture book is a perfect way to learn about Korean New Year traditions, and features a glossary of Korean terms at the back, the author's own mandoo recipe, and a craft activity to create your very own charae-sang tablescape!

 

Reviews

 

"A cozy celebration brimming with traditions and sisterly love." —Kirkus Reviews

 

"Yum’s signature-style colored pencil illustrations cheerily depict Korean New Year traditions in this festive picture book." —Publishers Weekly

 

About the Author

 

Michelle W. Park is an Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist who is currently a correspondent at NBC. Let’s Celebrate Korean New Year is her debut picture book. When she’s not writing or appearing on TV, she loves preparing delicious and nutritious meals for her daughters Madeleine and Eloise.

 

Hyewon Yum is the author and illustrator of many picture books, including Lion Needs A Haircut and Grandpa Across the Ocean. Her book Saturday is Swimming Day was named a Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor and Mom, It's My First Day of Kindergarten! received the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award. Hyewon was born and grew up in Seoul, Korea. Now she lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family.