Praise for Grandpa Across the Ocean

**STARRED REVIEW** "Charming... Told in a pitch-perfect kid voice with a satisfying narrative arc, Yum’s sweetly comedic picture book will resonate with any reader who has experienced diasporic—or generational—tension with an older relative."
Publishers Weekly

**STARRED REVIEW** "Young readers will be comforted and entertained by the evolution of the relationship between the boy and his grandfather... Yum’s witty, brief text perfectly and humorously complements her simple but expressive illustrations. The circumstances will resonate for children who have family far away."
School Library Journal

This is a simple story with an important message that young readers and their caregivers will appreciate: take a little time, make a little effort, and all will be well.
Booklist

Gentle and patient... Use this to prepare kids for their own visits with faraway grandparents or just to demonstrate how an initially strange place can turn to home.
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

About the Authors

Hyewon Yum was born and grew up in South Korea, and now she lives in New York with her own family. Every summer, she visits her parents in South Korea so her kids can spend time with their grandparents. She is the creator of many acclaimed picture books, including Lion Needs a Haircut, Saturday is Swimming Day, and Mom, It’s My First Day of Kindergarten!

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