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This gentle narrative follows a family across seasons and generations, chronicling the transformation of the house where their immigrant grandparents first arrived into a cherished home. Through quiet moments and quiet changes, the story illustrates how place, family, and time interweave to shape identity and belonging.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Hyewon Yum
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