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Late Today

by Jungyoon Huh Publisher: WM B EERDMANS CO (JUVENILE)

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A moment of kindness in the city rush

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Awards & Recognition

  • Award recognition

    2026-2027 Red Clover Book Award Nominee

    Nominated for the 2026-2027 Red Clover Book Award.

  • Editorial selection

    Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year

    Named a Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year.

  • Critical praise

    Kirkus Reviews starred review

    Received a starred review; the review calls it a quiet, masterfully rendered reminder that decency is worth the ...

AlbakiReads Editorial

A moment of kindness in the city rush

On a rainy morning in Seoul, a kitten is stranded amid the traffic on Seogang Bridge. As drivers keep moving and the weather closes in, the story centers on the choice to pause when the city is in a hurry. Jungyoon Huh frames compassion as a small, practical act that asks someone to give up time and convenience. The urban setting and the contrast between rushing cars and a vulnerable animal give the book a clear focus: noticing another creature’s need, even in the middle of a busy day.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 encountering a picture-book story about kindness.
  • Young cat lovers and children interested in city settings.
  • Adults sharing stories about compassion and helping animals with young children.

Themes

Kindness and compassionBusyness and attentionHelping animals

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Book overview

A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year

A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year

A 2026-2027 Red Clover Book Award Nominee (VT)

"A quiet yet masterfully rendered reminder that decency is always worth the hassle." -- Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)

"A marvelous English-language debut in an emotionally urgent story...a moving work about a small, essential act of kindness." -- Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW)

A resonant reminder to make the time to be kind, set in the bustling city of Seoul.

One rainy morning, the Seogang Bridge hums with traffic--and in between the cars is a tiny kitten. People mutter to themselves, but no one wants to stop or slow down. The raindrops pelt the road; the cars screech and honk; the kitten mews. Finally one car pulls over...

With atmospheric art by acclaimed illustrator Myungae Lee, Late Today asks readers to choose compassion in the midst of busyness. This stirring story is perfect for cat lovers, city dwellers, and anyone who's ever lost themselves in the rush of life.

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