{"title":"Grace Seo Chang","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the delightful world of Grace Seo Chang, a cherished author in the realm of children's literature. With an enchanting ability to connect with young readers, Grace Seo Chang crafts stories that ignite imagination and convey meaningful lessons. Her works are an ideal choice for parents looking to inspire a love of reading in their children, and educators seeking engaging materials for their classrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable contributions is the charming book \u003cem\u003eBirthday Soup\u003c\/em\u003e, a story that captivates with its warmth and whimsy. Here, young readers are drawn into a cosy tale infused with friendship and celebration, showcasing Chang's talent for weaving narratives that resonate with the innocence and wonder of childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrace Seo Chang's books are more than just stories; they are invitations to explore emotions, empathy, and understanding, all wrapped in delightful plots and endearing illustrations. Her unique voice and accessible storytelling make her books beloved by children, parents, and educators alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"birthday-soup-by-grace-seo-chang-9780593621615","title":"Birthday Soup","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBirthday Soup\u003c\/em\u003e is a debut picture book that celebrates birthdays, family, and a time-honoured Korean tradition, featuring art by New York Times bestselling illustrator Jaime Kim and a recipe from renowned chef and TV personality David Chang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaia wakes up on her birthday to a delicious smell brewing in the kitchen. Her family is making Miyeok guk, one of her favourite foods! Miyeok guk is seaweed soup that new mums eat after giving birth to help replenish nutrients, and many Koreans eat this same soup on their birthdays to honour their mothers, who gave life to them. This year, Maia gets to help prepare Birthday Soup by chopping ingredients, drying the seaweed, and then adding everything to the sizzling pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaia wants to share the miyeok guk that she made with all of her friends at her birthday party later in the day, but wonders if they’d rather have pizza and cupcakes instead. With a little encouragement from her umma, Maia blends the two cultures that she’s a part of to create a new birthday tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDebut author Grace Chang and New York Times bestselling illustrator Jaime Kim team up to create a beautiful and vibrant story about how food and family recipes can connect us to our ancestral cultures, as well as ourselves. \u003cem\u003eBirthday Soup\u003c\/em\u003e includes a recipe for miyeok guk from Grace's husband, renowned restaurateur, chef, and television personality David Chang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46678140485868,"sku":"9780593621615","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9205943482399.jpg?v=1753058959"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/grace-seo-chang.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}