{"title":"Julie Kim","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulie Kim\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts enchanting stories that bring cultural heritage to life for young readers. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eKorean Folktales for Children\u003c\/em\u003e, weave traditional tales with accessible language, inviting children to explore rich folklore and timeless lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a warm and engaging style, Kim also offers imaginative adventures like \u003cem\u003eSwimming into Trouble\u003c\/em\u003e, blending humour and heart to captivate a child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Her work encourages a love of reading rooted in both culture and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"swimming-into-trouble-by-julie-kim-9781774881903","title":"Swimming into Trouble","description":"Temporarily sidelined from her swim team by an earache, Julia won't be kept down in this buoyant illustrated novel for ages 7 to 10 by acclaimed writer Angela Ahn.\n\nTemporarily sidelined from her swim team by an earache, Julia won't be kept down in this buoyant illustrated novel for ages 7 to 10 by acclaimed writer Angela Ahn.\n\nAs a member of the Vipers Swim Team, Julia Nam's always in the pool. Mountainview Community Center is like her second home,not only because swimming at the aquatic center is her favorite thing in the world,but also because her parents run the center's sushi cafe. Julia would much rather be in the pool than sitting behind the counter of Sushi on the Go! watching other people swim.\nShe's the youngest swimmer on the team, but definitely not the slowest. Julia can't wait for Personal Best Day - the most important dayfor allof theswimmers.If their times are good enough, they can enter a big regional swim meet.\nBut thenthe worst thing happens. A sharp pain inJulia'sear reveals an infection and she's forbidden to swim for ten days. How can she get timed during Personal Best Day when she's not allowed in the water?\nJulia is desperate to get back in the pool, even if it means having to go behind her parents' backs in order to do so. But Julia's solution lands her in a sticky situation,andit's going to require the entire community center to come together to help her out of it!","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288829182188,"sku":"9781774881903","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25777023482819.jpg?v=1770575630"},{"product_id":"korean-folktales-for-children-by-julie-kim-9780804858243","title":"Korean Folktales for Children","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn irresistible collection of Korean stories from award-winning author and illustrator Julie Kim.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the wisdom and humour of Korean folklore in this vibrant new collection of ten traditional stories. Julie Kim's expressive watercolour paintings burst with magic, warmth and cultural detail, while her retellings are lightly updated to appeal to modern kids. Included in the collection are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Singing Lump:\u003c\/strong\u003e An old man is rewarded for his wit by a band of music-loving dokkebi ogres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weeping Princess and the Beggar Boy:\u003c\/strong\u003e An independent princess sees past surface appearances to find happiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Little Contrarian Frog:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mischievous frog and his mother get into trouble by trying to predict what the other will do\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd seven other favourite tales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMemorable characters like a tree that comes to life to repay the kindness of an old farmer convey gentle lessons about the importance of generosity, honesty and independent thinking. Families and educators will want to share this beautiful bilingual collection with heritage language learners and young readers of any background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47772498854124,"sku":"9780804858243","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780804858243-korean-folktales-for-children.jpg?v=1782165491"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/julie-kim.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}