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The Kimchi Fridge

by Tina Cho

A family gathers for kimjang

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A family gathers for kimjang

Mina’s craving for her grandmother’s kimchi stew leads to an empty-fridge discovery and a communal kimjang, the gathering described here as a time to make kimchi together. The story brings Korean food, family, neighbors, and K-pop dances into a home-centered adventure. Fermentation gives the meal its own timetable: Mina’s fresh batch will take months to be ready, setting up a child-friendly story about waiting and shared effort. The description also notes that the book includes a recipe.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in stories about food and family gatherings
  • Young readers curious about Korean culture, kimchi, or cooking
  • Families looking for a picture-book story involving neighbors and friendship

Themes

Korean food and cultureFamily and communityPatienceCooking and shared traditions

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Book overview

Get ready to eat . . . It's kimchi time!

"Delicious fun." Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

On a cold day, Mina wants to warm up with a bowl of her Omma's kimchi stew. But when she slides to the kimchi fridge . . . It's empty! Text the aunties and neighbors, it's kimjang time! Soon Mina's home is filled with the warmth of laughter, family, and friendship as everyone gathers to make their own batch of mouth-watering kimchi. But when Mina realizes that her kimchi needs time to ferment and won't be ready to eat for months, what can she do to satisfy her craving?

From the author of Rice From Heaven and The Ocean Calls, comes a joyful, laugh-out-loud kimchi adventure filled with Korean food, k-pop dances, a great recipe, and a loving reminder that good things come to those who wait.
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