No Kimchi for Me!

Written by Aram Kim

Can Yoomi transform her dislike for kimchi to prove she's not a baby?

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40 pages· 201 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD310L

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Bookroo's summary

Yoomi faces a challenge: her brothers tease her for not eating kimchi, calling her a baby. Determined to prove them wrong, she embarks on a culinary adventure to make the spicy dish palatable. Despite her creative attempts, nothing works until Grandma steps in with a clever solution. Will Yoomi's taste buds and her brothers' opinions change? This heartwarming tale of family, food, and growing up invites readers to explore Korean culture and cuisine, complete with a recipe for kimchi pancakes. Discover how Yoomi's journey unfolds and what new flavors await.

From the publisher

Yoomi loves Grandma’s cooking–except for stinky, spicy kimchi, the pickled cabbage condiment served at Korean meals. You can’t eat it because you’re a baby, her brothers tease. And they don’t play with babies. Determined to prove she’s not a baby, Yoomi tries to find a way to make kimchi taste better–but not even ice cream can help. Luckily, Grandma has a good idea, and soon everyone has a new food to enjoy. Celebrating family, food, and growing up, this story about a Korean-American family will appeal to picky eaters and budding foodies alike. Aram Kim’s lively art is filled with expressive characters and meticulous details–and of course, mouth-watering illustrations of traditional Korean dishes and ingredients. Backmatter includes information about kimchi and how it’s made, and best of all, a recipe for Grandma’s kimchi pancakes to try yourself! For more about Yoomi and her family, don’t miss Let’s Go to Taekwondo! by Aram Kim. A Junior Library Guild Selection!

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