Have You Eaten: A Story of Food, Friendship, and Kindness

(Hardback)

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Coco the chipmunk is known for asking, "Have you eaten" and sharing sweet potatoes. The other animals find Coco's question odd, but one day she shares her food with some animals who could use a friend. When Coco falls ill, her new friends come to care for her in the same way she taught them-by sharing food. Inspired by a Korean greeting, this heartwarming story offers a fresh take on friendship and kindness and captures one of the many ways we show love.

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Bright cartoon illustrations depict the cute anthropomorphized animals in familiar activities; amusing details, like Coco's sweet potato-themed wallpaper, add to the genial atmosphere. Throughout, Coco's actions, which inspire other characters, convey how understanding, caring, and treats can nurture relationships and community. --Booklist

This adorable tale of anthropomorphized critters embodying kindness and empathy is enhanced by a glimpse into Korean culture. . . Bright colors ensure that the sweet story and gentle illustrations pack a vibrant punch. --School Library Journal

Author Bio

Su Youn Lee holds a BFA and MFA from the School of Visual Arts and won the 2016 SCBWI New York Student Illustrator Scholarship. She has had illustrations exhibited in cafes around the New York City metro area and in the New York Affordable Art Fair, for which she's also served as a curator. Su Youn currently lives in Korea, and returns to the United States occasionally. Have You Eaten is her debut picture book.