My Name Is Kimchi: A Puppy’s Journey to Discover Love, Family, and the Connections Behind Her Name

Meet Kimchi the puppy–educational, flavorful, and full of heart. This is Kimchi as you’ve never seen it before. 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. Why Your Child Will Love This Book: 1. A Heartwarming Story A lovable dog named Kimchi embarks on a journey of identity and belonging, offering comfort and joy to young readers. 2. Promote Cultural Awareness This story introduces readers to Korean traditions, such as the dol (first birthday celebration), weaving rich cultural elements into a relatable and accessible narrative. 3. A Recipe and a Song to Experience Together Enjoy a kid-friendly kimchi bokkeumbap (fried rice) recipe straight from the book, and sing along to the original bilingual Kimchi Fried Rice Song in English and Korean. It’s a fun, hands-on way for families to bond and explore language. 4. Reflective Questions for Deeper Learning At the end of the book, reflective questions invite parents, educators, and young readers to engage in meaningful conversations about names, identity, family, and cultural appreciation. 5. Diverse Bookshelves and Inclusive Literature With beautiful illustrations and a rich cultural story, this book is a perfect addition to diverse children’s bookshelves, promoting Asian American and Korean representation and fostering inclusive literature.