My Name Is Kimchi - Hardcover

by Cori H. Ahn (Author), Ho Baek Lee (Illustrator)

Meet Kimchi, an adopted puppy with a very special name. When she begins to wonder what "Kimchi" means, she sets off on a heartwarming journey that celebrates love, family, friendship, and Korean culture.

An adopted puppy gets a new name: Kimchi! But she soon wonders what her name means. Is Kimchi just food? Determined to find out, she launches an investigation and uncovers a heartwarming story of love, family, and the connections that bring people together.

Join Kimchi on her journey celebrating friendship and Korean culture!

With beautiful illustrations by award-winning children's book illustrator Ho Baek Lee-whose artwork was featured in Bee-Bim Bop!-this heartwarming story gently introduces cultural themes while sparking curiosity, empathy, and connection.

Perfect for families, classrooms, libraries, and museum gift shops, My Name Is Kimchi includes:

- A heartwarming story about identity and belonging

- Korean cultural traditions, including a child's first birthday celebration (dol)

- A kid-friendly kimchi fried rice recipe

- An original bilingual song in English and Korean

- Reflection questions for meaningful conversations about names, family, and culture