{"product_id":"giving-thanks-with-halmoni-celebrating-chuseok-the-korean-harvest-festival-kathleen-choi-hardcover","title":"Giving Thanks with Halmoni: Celebrating Chuseok, the Korean Harvest Festival -- Kathleen Choi, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2026 Notable Social Studies Trade Books Award Winner \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiving Thanks with Halmoni\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e is a heartwarming picture book that introduces young readers to the rich traditions of Chuseok, Korea's harvest moon festival.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the moon grows fuller each night, Su-Jin's halmoni (grandmother) prepares for the biggest Korean holiday of the year--a time for family, gratitude, and remembrance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEager to share the celebration, Su-Jin invites her friends Maddy and Keisha to help Halmoni get ready. Together, they prepare traditional foods, wrap gifts in colorful cloth, play festive games, and learn how to honor ancestors. Along the way, the girls discover how to wish each other a happy Chuseok in Korean and explore the connections between Korean and American Thanksgiving traditions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith vibrant illustrations by Il Sung Na and storytelling by Kathleen Choi and Sook Nyul Choi, this book beautifully captures the spirit of Chuseok and the joy of cultural exchange. A touching tale of friendship, identity, and belonging, it's perfect for readers ages 4-7 and families looking to celebrate heritage and gratitude together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kathleen Choi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Comet Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/12\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.04 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.34\" H x 9.38\" L x 0.43\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781636551616\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47023888957594,"sku":"9781636551616","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781636551616_419557fe-9250-4dbc-a0ce-2e4d209a1f29.jpg?v=1777893056","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/giving-thanks-with-halmoni-celebrating-chuseok-the-korean-harvest-festival-kathleen-choi-hardcover","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}