Hazel and Twig: The Birthday Fortune

Written and illustrated by Brenna Burns Yu

Part of the Hazel and Twig series

A sister's hopes hinge on a surprising choice at a Korean birthday tradition.

3.8 Goodreads · 113 ratings

40 pages· 623 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD560L

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Bookroo's summary

As Twig's first birthday approaches, her family eagerly awaits her doljabi choice, a Korean tradition predicting her future. Hazel, her older sister, hopes Twig picks the yarn, mirroring her own choice. But when Twig surprises everyone, Hazel must navigate what this means for her sister's destiny. Will Hazel's dreams for Twig align with the unexpected path ahead? Enter a cozy woodland world where sibling bonds and future possibilities intertwine.

From the publisher

A delightful debut about two sisters with big dreams provides a charming introduction to the doljabi, a Korean first birthday tradition. Twig’s first birthday is coming up, and her whole family – especially her older sister, Hazel – is eager to see what she will choose at her doljabi. Whatever item Twig chooses will tell her fortune: Will she pick a hammer and grow up to be a builder? Will she pick a lute and grow up to be a musician? Hazel is hoping that Twig will choose the yarn, just like she did when she was Twig’s age. When the big day arrives and Twig makes an unexpected choice, will Hazel be able to help figure out what the future might hold for her little sister? Sweet, serious Hazel and the adorable Twig are certain to win the hearts of readers, who will long to enter their cozy woodland world.

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