"Sori's Harvest Moon Day: A Story of Korea" follows a young girl named Sori as she eagerly anticipates the celebration of Chuseok, the Korean harvest festival. Sori participates in traditional activities, including preparing special foods and paying respects to her ancestors. As she experiences the joy of festive family gatherings and the beauty of the autumn landscape, Sori learns about the significance of the holiday and the importance of gratitude and togetherness. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, the book offers a glimpse into Korean culture and traditions, making it a delightful tale for readers of all ages. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 29 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Soundprints .

Uk-Bae Lee was born in Yongin, South Korea, in 1960 and studied art at Hongik Art University. In 1986 he joined a group of artists whose murals, cartoons, and woodcuts represented the voice of the poor. He also held free painting classes for factory workers. Later, inspired to make a book for his own young daughter, he began his career as a children's book illustrator. In 2010 he published When Spring Comes to the DMZ as a part of the Peace Picture Book Project by illustrators from Korea, China, and Japan. Since then he has often talked to groups of children and parents about how individuals can work for peace. He lives in rural Korea with his wife, who is also a children's book author, and their children. Well known in Korea, Uk-Bae Lee is an award-winning illustrator. In 1999, his first picture book, Sori's Harvest Moon Day, was published in English and in 2009 he was invited to the Bologna Children's Book Fair as a guest of honor. In 2010 his picture book A Tale of Tales was chosen by the International Board on Books for Young People for its IBBY Honour List.