Father's Rubber Shoes
Yungsu has difficulty adjusting to life in the United States after his family moves from Korea. Since they were all happy in Korea, he can't understand why they left. When his father tells him a story from his own childhood, it helps him to understand a parent's desire to provide a better life for the next generation. Yumi Heo combines oil paintings, pencil drawings and collage to create her distinctive art style. Her innovative use of color and perspective reflect Yungsu's moods throughout the book. ©1995 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Yumi Heo
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 4-8
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Fathers
Feelings/Emotions
Immigration and Immigrants
Koreans and Korean Americans
Diversity subject:
Asian
Publisher:
Orchard
Publish Year: 1995
Pages: 32
ISBN: 0531068730
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Heo