Elly's Hanbok
Best Wishes in Every Color
Published on 8. April 2025
Book
Hardback
46 pages
978-1-963672-12-1 (ISBN)
Description
A Heartwarming Picture Book Celebrating Korean Culture!
Meet Elly, a happy little girl who loves to be silly and do everything just like her mom. One day, she receives a special surprise-a traditional Korean outfit called a hanbok. She's thrilled at first, until she notices her mom's hanbok looks completely different.
"Mommy, why is your hanbok purple and mine so colorful?"
Discover the special meaning behind the striped sleeves of Elly's saekdong hanbok in this gentle story about Korean tradition, family love, and the wishes woven into every color.
A beautiful introduction to Korean culture for young readers-perfect for home, classroom, or library storytime.
More details
Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 9 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
459 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-963672-12-1 (9781963672121)
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Willomi K. is a pediatric nurse turned children's book author, writing under a pen name inspired by her family-combining her name, her husband's initial, and her son William's.Fueled by her son's love of stories and imagination, Willomi creates picture books that celebrate values like honesty, love, and cultural connection. Her debut, The Honest Child and the Greedy Neighbor, is based on a traditional Korean folktale and explores the power of truth through magical storytelling.Her latest title, Elly's Hanbok: Best Wishes in Every Color, introduces young readers to Korean traditions through a warm, family-centered story about heritage and identity. Willomi hopes to continue creating books that inspire curiosity, connection, and self-discovery for children around the world.