Love Like River and Sky

A Grandma Loves You Book

Author Julie Kim
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Board Book
$10.99 US
7.26"W x 7.26"H x 0.72"D  
On sale Jan 06, 2026 | 22 Pages | 9781632176158
Up to Preschool

Celebrate the boundless love between a grandmother and her grandchildren in this board book filled with tenderness, wonder, and shared moments.

The beloved family from Julie Kim's popular books Where's Joon? and Where's Halmoni? is back in this warm and whimsical tale of a grandmother's love for her grandchildren. Kim's vibrantly illustrated characters and landscapes come to life as grandma Halmoni shares a magical days with her grandchildren Joon and Noona, professing her wonder at the beauty of life.

Why families love this book:

  • A tender celebration of grandmother–grandchild bonds: A perfect choice for families who want grandma books that honor the connection between little ones and their grandmother.
  • Emotional storytelling for early readers: A warm tale of intergenerational bonding with touches of Korean folklore and family traditions woven throughout.
  • Durable board book format: Sturdy, toddler-friendly pages perfect for little hands.

Uplifting and visually rich, this grandma book is the perfect addition to any child’s library—and a cherished way to remind little ones how deeply they are loved by their grandma.
Julie Kim is a writer and artist living with her family in Seattle. Her work has been published by Cricket Magazine, Scholastic, and Mondo Education. She loves beautiful colors and rain drops on a gray day, and enjoys telling little stories with lots of big pictures.
"Lover Like River and Sky by Julie Kim is a warm and cozy board book about the love between a grandmother and her grandkids, with rich illustrations that tie in Korean folklore and tradition alongside a timeless story."
—The Baby Bookworm
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About

Celebrate the boundless love between a grandmother and her grandchildren in this board book filled with tenderness, wonder, and shared moments.

The beloved family from Julie Kim's popular books Where's Joon? and Where's Halmoni? is back in this warm and whimsical tale of a grandmother's love for her grandchildren. Kim's vibrantly illustrated characters and landscapes come to life as grandma Halmoni shares a magical days with her grandchildren Joon and Noona, professing her wonder at the beauty of life.

Why families love this book:

  • A tender celebration of grandmother–grandchild bonds: A perfect choice for families who want grandma books that honor the connection between little ones and their grandmother.
  • Emotional storytelling for early readers: A warm tale of intergenerational bonding with touches of Korean folklore and family traditions woven throughout.
  • Durable board book format: Sturdy, toddler-friendly pages perfect for little hands.

Uplifting and visually rich, this grandma book is the perfect addition to any child’s library—and a cherished way to remind little ones how deeply they are loved by their grandma.

Author

Julie Kim is a writer and artist living with her family in Seattle. Her work has been published by Cricket Magazine, Scholastic, and Mondo Education. She loves beautiful colors and rain drops on a gray day, and enjoys telling little stories with lots of big pictures.

Praise

"Lover Like River and Sky by Julie Kim is a warm and cozy board book about the love between a grandmother and her grandkids, with rich illustrations that tie in Korean folklore and tradition alongside a timeless story."
—The Baby Bookworm

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