By Kwon Mee-yoo For many Korean children, the careful rolling of kimbap (seaweed rice roll) or the aroma of sizzling kimchi pancakes isn’t just about food – it is a love language passed down through generations. Now a growing collection of picture books in English is bringing these culinary traditions to life, inviting a broader group of young readers worldwide to explore the magic of Korean cuisine through colourful storytelling. Some of the newest releases spotlights popular Korean food such as kimbap and persimmons.
Who Made Gimbap? is written by Jimin Lee and illustrated by Song-i Kim, and tells the heartwarming story of Yuri, who adores her mother’s home-made kimbap and sets out to make it herself as a surprise..
