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musfira_reads's review
5.0
Such a cute short read, perfect for growing children. These book teaches them not to make fun of others based on how they look, eat or dress. We should all be kind enough to accept others just as they are. Also, not to feel ashamed about about our culture/traditional values. Not everyone is going to understand what they really means to you. Definitely recommend!
jammersbookstacks's review
4.0
This book is a great way to introduce cultures and new foods to your own kids as well as a teaching tool about teasing and acceptance.
kristensreadingnook's review
5.0
The Yuckiest Lunch Box teaches kids to embrace their culture and to remain curious about other cultures. Great diversity representation!
bookbloggerjanine's review
5.0
The Yukiest Lunchbox
I give this book 5 stars
When Nari brings her traditional Korean lunch to her school, she doesn't expect her classmates' reaction...
Feeling embarrassed and rejected, she asks her mother to make her American lunches from now on, only to discover that what makes her different is actually her strength! In this multicultural story of belonging and acceptance, Nari faces cultural differences, and learns to proudly embrace the beauty of her culture.
A must-read for all children! Ages 5-8
This book teaches such an important message to young children. It is beautifully illustrated and has simple language for them to be able to understand.The story is short and enjoyable to read.Everyone is different and everyone is valued. Thank you to the Author Debbie Min for sharing her own experiences in a fun way that enables others to learn and in the process allows conversations about our differences.
I give this book 5 stars
When Nari brings her traditional Korean lunch to her school, she doesn't expect her classmates' reaction...
Feeling embarrassed and rejected, she asks her mother to make her American lunches from now on, only to discover that what makes her different is actually her strength! In this multicultural story of belonging and acceptance, Nari faces cultural differences, and learns to proudly embrace the beauty of her culture.
A must-read for all children! Ages 5-8
This book teaches such an important message to young children. It is beautifully illustrated and has simple language for them to be able to understand.The story is short and enjoyable to read.Everyone is different and everyone is valued. Thank you to the Author Debbie Min for sharing her own experiences in a fun way that enables others to learn and in the process allows conversations about our differences.
danielleauthorph's review
5.0
It's a beautiful story about accepting each other's culture. She did this beautifully I'm words kids can relate to with their lunch boxes.
My kids totally loved her book, and I loved the message in her story.
If your looking for a good story to read with your kids, you should check out her book.
My kids totally loved her book, and I loved the message in her story.
If your looking for a good story to read with your kids, you should check out her book.
twiinklex's review
4.0
The Yuckiest Lunch Box is a delightful read that follows Nari, a young Asian girl who is teased by her peers for bringing her traditional kimbap lunch to school.
This is such a meaningful and important story about embracing your culture, being proud of your heritage and learning to love what makes you unique. The book also highlights how ignorance, even when not of malicious intent, can be hurtful. I love the vibrant artwork as well, especially those showing the different foods and Nari's beautiful hanbok.
What an enjoyable book and I would definitely recommend it to everyone!
Thank you to the author for an e-copy of this book.
This is such a meaningful and important story about embracing your culture, being proud of your heritage and learning to love what makes you unique. The book also highlights how ignorance, even when not of malicious intent, can be hurtful. I love the vibrant artwork as well, especially those showing the different foods and Nari's beautiful hanbok.
What an enjoyable book and I would definitely recommend it to everyone!
Thank you to the author for an e-copy of this book.
bibliovino's review
4.0
A cute and simple reminder that we are all unique and deserve to be celebrated! When Nari brings her “yucky” lunch to school, the kids make fun of the traditional Korean food. and Nari begs to eat an American lunch everyday instead. But when her school’s cultural fair comes around, her mom makes her participate. Will it be a disaster? Or a chance for understanding?
Nari is so sweet and just like all kids, wants to fit in and make friends. This is a great lesson for people of all ages! Celebrate our differences and try new things! It’s something we all need reminded of!
Thank you to the author for my free copy. These opinions are my own.
Nari is so sweet and just like all kids, wants to fit in and make friends. This is a great lesson for people of all ages! Celebrate our differences and try new things! It’s something we all need reminded of!
Thank you to the author for my free copy. These opinions are my own.
careinthelibrary's review
4.0
Thank you Debbie for the free e-book copy of your picture book!
I enjoyed this cute story about cultural differences and food, especially because I know many have had similar experiences to Nari / Debbie. I really hope this book helps kids embrace their family's traditions.
This book's core message is about cultural pride and not letting the ignorance of others change how you express yourself and show your culture. Because when it's kids, they usually don't mean harm; they just don't understand.
The illustrations are cute and colourful and the facial expressions are animated.
Would be excellent as a tool in classrooms to teach some students to stand up for themselves and resist conforming to the 'dominant culture' because of peer pressure and others to be open and accepting about cultural differences.
I enjoyed this cute story about cultural differences and food, especially because I know many have had similar experiences to Nari / Debbie. I really hope this book helps kids embrace their family's traditions.
This book's core message is about cultural pride and not letting the ignorance of others change how you express yourself and show your culture. Because when it's kids, they usually don't mean harm; they just don't understand.
The illustrations are cute and colourful and the facial expressions are animated.
Would be excellent as a tool in classrooms to teach some students to stand up for themselves and resist conforming to the 'dominant culture' because of peer pressure and others to be open and accepting about cultural differences.
booknallnight's review
5.0
What a great book about sharing cultures and understanding that not everyone, or food they eat, is the same. I would love to see this shared in classrooms.
I am part Korean and I can wholly relate to Nari and her experiences. I've had people gawk at my food and the different smells it can make.
I am part Korean and I can wholly relate to Nari and her experiences. I've had people gawk at my food and the different smells it can make.
jilljemmett's review
5.0
When Nari starts school, she brings a traditional Korean lunch. She didn’t expect the other children to make fun of the smell and look of the food. It hurts Nari’s feelings so much that she asks her mom to only make an American lunch for her to bring to school. Then, they have a multicultural day at school, so Nari has to bring traditional food and wear Korean clothing. The other children realize that everyone comes from a different culture and that we should be proud of our heritages.
The schools I went to were very multicultural. My friends all came from different backgrounds. There were always a variety of foods in the lunch room from all around the world, so I remember everyone eating different kinds of food at lunch.
It was so sad to see how upset Nari was when her classmates made fun of her food. The multicultural day was important because it taught the kids that everyone has a different culture, but that’s a good thing. Once they tried Nari’s food and learned how delicious it was, they no longer called it gross. It’s important not to make snap judgements and think that something is bad or gross just because it’s different from what you know.
The Yuckiest Lunch Box is a great picture book!
Thank you Debbie Min for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The schools I went to were very multicultural. My friends all came from different backgrounds. There were always a variety of foods in the lunch room from all around the world, so I remember everyone eating different kinds of food at lunch.
It was so sad to see how upset Nari was when her classmates made fun of her food. The multicultural day was important because it taught the kids that everyone has a different culture, but that’s a good thing. Once they tried Nari’s food and learned how delicious it was, they no longer called it gross. It’s important not to make snap judgements and think that something is bad or gross just because it’s different from what you know.
The Yuckiest Lunch Box is a great picture book!
Thank you Debbie Min for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.