Bøker av Yangsook Choi

"What is the best thing about where you live? Share something unusual about it."I smiled as I wrote "Peaches."The peaches grown in Bucheon are the best in all of South Korea, and a rare treat for a young Yangsook. She dreams of a peach orchard where she can play and eat as much of the delicious fruit as she wishes. Then one day, after hours of a sudden heavy downpour, the sky begins to rain peaches. Yangsook finds herself in peach heaven-until she remembers the farmers who have lost their harvest and decides she must help them.Fully revised and re-illustrated, Peach Heaven is a timeless ode to human kindness and childhood wonder based on the author's early life.

From Yangsook Choi comes an empowering picture book about a child learning a new language to keep in touch with an old friend.Today is the day I'll make friends.At least, that's what I promise myself.Jihun recently moved to the United States. In his new classroom, he receives an assignment to write a letter to his best friend-but he's not sure how it will turn out. First off, he's still learning English. Second, he doesn't have any friends at school yet. What's more, his best friend back in Korea can't read.Fueled by wonderful memories of his former home, Jihun uses his creativity to craft a letter for his best friend, Oto. The result is nothing short of extraordinary and opens a door for Jihun to make new friends.