Outside Mom, Inside Mom
Published on 27. March 2025
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-6659-2950-9 (ISBN)
Description
A moving, lyrical picture book ode to codeswitching about a young Korean American child who must reconcile the outgoing, confident mother they see at home with the mother who is shy and reticent outside the house.
When a young Korean American boy goes to a new school, he catches himself acting differently, shy and uncomfortable in the new environment. To his surprise, he notices his mom doing the same thing!
Outside Mom wears plain, practical clothes. Inside Mom loves her sparkly shirt. Outside Mom is quiet and likes to listen. But Inside Mom is full of stories and jokes! But when does Inside Mom come...outside?
When a young Korean American boy goes to a new school, he catches himself acting differently, shy and uncomfortable in the new environment. To his surprise, he notices his mom doing the same thing!
Outside Mom wears plain, practical clothes. Inside Mom loves her sparkly shirt. Outside Mom is quiet and likes to listen. But Inside Mom is full of stories and jokes! But when does Inside Mom come...outside?
Reviews / Votes
"Offering a thought-provoking lesson in perception, Park has crafted a balanced and sensitive look at an immigrant family's experience, delightfully lightening her energetic narrative with moments of comedy. Wen deftly uses cooler colors to portray scenes of Outside Mom while employing a warmer palette for the expressive and boisterous Inside Mom.Warm, insightful, and tender." -- <I>Kirkus Reviews</I>
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
f-c digital, coated stock (jkt: emboss + spot gloss)
Dimensions
Height: 264 mm
Width: 211 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
372 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6659-2950-9 (9781665929509)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Jane Park
Outside Mom, Inside Mom
E-Book
03/2025
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
€10.87
Available for download
Persons
Jane Park is a former schoolteacher and an award-winning media producer. Her own fond memories of playing with empty kimchi jars inspired her to write Juna's Jar. She's also the author of picture book Outside Mom, Inside Mom. Jane's always up for a good adventure, especially ones that involve her kids and their jars. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family.
Lenny Wen is an author and illustrator who was born in Indonesia. She is the illustrator of several picture books, such as Cal Everett's Halloween Is Coming!, Amy Robach and Andrew Shue's Better Together!, Jackie Azua Kramer's Empanadas for Everyone, and Jane Park's Outside Mom, Inside Mom. Lenny currently lives in Austria. When she is not illustrating or writing, you might find her staring at the trees, contemplating story ideas, reading books, filling up her cup with coffee, or hugging her dog.
Lenny Wen is an author and illustrator who was born in Indonesia. She is the illustrator of several picture books, such as Cal Everett's Halloween Is Coming!, Amy Robach and Andrew Shue's Better Together!, Jackie Azua Kramer's Empanadas for Everyone, and Jane Park's Outside Mom, Inside Mom. Lenny currently lives in Austria. When she is not illustrating or writing, you might find her staring at the trees, contemplating story ideas, reading books, filling up her cup with coffee, or hugging her dog.