Books About Korean · 21 titles considered

The Best Korean Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about korean? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Mindy Kim and the Lunar New Year Parade
The Dragon Egg Princess
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Korean

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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020

Let's Go to Taekwondo!

By Aram Kim

A young girl faces her fear of breaking a board with her grandma's support.

40 pages· 446 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 128 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

My Name Is Yoon

A girl navigates identity and belonging in a new country through the power of names.

Ezra Jack Keats Award (2004)
29 pages· 891 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,031 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

Mindy Kim and the Lunar New Year Parade

By Lyla Lee, Dung Ho (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Mindy Kim series

A young girl navigates her first Lunar New Year without her mother, finding comfort and new traditions with her father and friends.

96 pages· 9,628 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 467 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2022

The Last Fallen Moon

Riley must restore magic to her clan by venturing into the Spiritrealm.

363 pages· 96,382 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,716 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2002

When My Name Was Keoko

A brother enlists in the enemy army to protect family secrets during wartime Korea.

208 pages· 54,951 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 7,884 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 9–14 · 2008

Pigling (Graphic Novel)

A young girl faces cruelty from her stepfamily until magical creatures intervene. Will her fate change?

48 pages· 2,527 words· Est. 26 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 179 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–18 · 1993

Dumpling Soup

By Jama Kim Rattigan, Lillian Hsu (Illustrator)

Marisa's dumplings may not be perfect, but will they bring her family together?

32 pages· 1,641 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 346 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1999

Dear Juno

A boy and his grandmother communicate across cultures through letters and drawings.

32 pages· 933 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 398 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2018

Krista Kim-Bap

Krista faces cultural challenges and friendship strains during Heritage Month.

183 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 247 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

The Dragon Egg Princess

A magic-less boy must confront a dark forest threat to save his world.

272 pages
3.7/5 Goodreads · 644 ratings
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Korean Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about korean for preschool and elementary-age readers.

A Piece of Home

Ages 5–8 · 2016

A boy finds connection in a new land through a familiar flower.

Tiny Feet Between the Mountains

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A small girl must save her village and a spirit tiger from darkness.

Bee-bim Bop!

Ages 4–7 · 2005

A child helps their mother prepare a traditional Korean meal.

Rice from Heaven

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A girl defies borders to deliver hope and rice to the hungry.

I Am the Subway

Ages 4–8 · 2021

Discover the hidden stories of lives intertwined on the Seoul subway.

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Korean Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about korean for developing and independent readers.

Project Mulberry

Ages 10–12 · 2005

Can Julia and Patrick's silkworm project win at the state fair despite cultural challenges and unexpected obstacles?

I'm Ok

Ages 9–12 · 2018

A boy's quest for quick cash leads to unexpected friendships and challenges.

The Ocean Calls
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The Ocean Calls

Ages 5–8 · 2020

A girl faces her fear of the sea with her diving grandmother's guidance.

Pippa Park Crush at First Sight

Ages 8–12 · 2022

Can Pippa juggle school, crushes, and a crucial party without losing herself?

Lia Park and the Missing Jewel
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Lia Park and the Missing Jewel

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A girl defies rules, unleashing a spirit that kidnaps her parents. Can she save them in an undersea kingdom?

Mindy Kim Makes a Splash!

Ages 6–9 · 2022

Can Mindy conquer her fears and learn to swim with her friends?

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