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The In-Between Language

The In-Between Language


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In Adeline's home, words dance between English and Korean, filling each day with love, laughter, and the music of family. Every morning, her Halmoni, her grandmother, waits by the door with a cheerful "Hakgyoe gani?" meaning "Are you going to school?" Adeline answers softly, "Ne, Halmoni!" Then Halmoni waves her off with a smile that says everything words cannot. When the school day ends, Halmoni is always there, standing at the door to greet her granddaughter with open arms. She peels apples into curling ribbons, saves Korean pears for special days, and rolls gimbap filled with avocado and rice. Between laughter and small messes, Halmoni calls Adeline "Yeppeo!," her word for pretty, and together they share the quiet, unspoken language that only family can understand. Sometimes Halmoni mixes her English and Korean together, making Adeline giggle. Sometimes Adeline forgets a Korean word, and Halmoni smiles, filling in the missing piece. Their words may not always match perfectly, but their hearts do. It is in the sound of "Aigoo!" when the cat jumps on the table, the soft "Annyeong!" as they wave goodbye, and the warmth of the Choco Pie Halmoni saves for later. Through gentle rhyme and tender watercolor scenes, The In-Between Language celebrates the beauty of growing up between cultures and generations. Adeline learns that her family's language, part English, part Korean, and entirely love, is more than words. It is a bridge that connects the past and the present, the old and the new, and the people who mean the most. This lyrical picture book by Amy Bae captures the heart of bilingual and multicultural families. It reflects the joy and challenges of learning to belong to two worlds at once, offering a touching tribute to immigrant grandparents and the shared traditions that shape identity. Inspired by the author's own Korean American heritage, The In-Between Language honors how love always finds a way to be understood, even when words fall short. Perfect for readers ages 3-7, this heartfelt story invites families to explore how language, food, and simple daily rituals can weave generations together. Readers who enjoy Drawn Together by Minh Lê, A Morning with Grandpa by Sylvia Liu, or Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho will find the same sense of warmth, connection, and cultural pride in these pages. A wonderful addition to homes, classrooms, and libraries, The In-Between Language encourages children to embrace who they are, celebrate their family stories, and find beauty in the in-between places where love and language meet. Keywords: bilingual children's book; Korean American family; immigrant grandmother; intergenerational love story; multicultural picture book; English and Korean language; Asian American heritage; rhyming picture book; family traditions; Korean culture for kids; diverse voices in children's literature; picture book about grandparents; growing up between cultures; heartwarming family story; watercolor illustrations; ages 3-7.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781968687076
  • Publisher: Bae Data Lab Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Bae Data Lab Inc
  • Height: 254 mm
  • No of Pages: 40
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 127 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1968687076
  • Publisher Date: 24 Oct 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 3 mm
  • Width: 203 mm


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