Tuesday, March 18, 2025

The Most Perfect Persimmon by Hannah Chung - ADVISABLE

The Most Perfect Persimmon by Hannah Chung. PICTURE BOOK. Astra, 2024. $19. 9781662620843

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: SOME

Joo Hung’s Grandmother is coming to visit from Korea and Joo Hung is determined to have the most perfect persimmon ready to share with her. She finally picks them a few days before Grandma’s arrival - and as the permissions ripen further and soften, Joo Hung is worried that they are spoiled.

A sweet look at a treat from, perhaps, an unfamiliar culture.  I know that i have no idea what a persimmon tastes like! The author even has a youtube video showing how to ripen persimmons into Grandma’s beloved hongshi. A nice way to introduce a new taste to children (or adults!).

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS



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