Sora's Seashells: A Name Is a Gift to Be Treasure (HC)

Sora likes to spend the summers with her Halmoni, or her grandmother, from South Korea. She likes to save the shells they collect along the beach, but her grandmother likes to leave the prettiest shell behind, for someone else to appreciate. When Sora returns to school she feels left out and teased because of her name. When her parents explain the origin of her name, Sora feels a new-found confidence. An uplifting intergenerational story of kindness and confidence, loss, and remembrance, with resonance for any child who feels out of place.

Written by Helena Ku Rhee. Illustrated by Stella Lim with Ji-Hyuk Kim.

Hardcover (English). Recommended for: Ages 4-6 years.