Bee-bim Bop

Bee-bim bop (literally “mix-mix rice”) is a classic Korean meal that consists of rice topped with and then combined with meat and veggies. A hungry youngster describes a cheerful rhyming narrative about helping her mother prepare bee-bim bop. The quirky pictures capture the young narrator’s energy and excitement, bringing elements from the artist’s background in Korea to his representation of a modern Korean American family. Even young readers who are unfamiliar with the meal will understand the pride that comes from assisting Mama, the excitement of putting things together in a bowl, and the pleasure of sharing great food.