Hyewon Yum

• Sep-2025
• / General Fiction
• 

Honoring the tradition of serving miyeokguk on birthdays and inspired by the lives of Korea’s haenyeo, this lovely picture book celebrates the bond between mothers and daughters.On her birthday, a girl is presented with a bowl of miyeokguk, seaweed...

• Jan-2025
• / General Fiction
• 

A little girl is self-conscious about the birthmark on her forehead -- until a new friend helps her see it in a whole new light.This little girl doesn’t mind her birthmark, most of the time. She calls it Toto, and her mom calls it a kiss from an a...

• May-2022
• / General Fiction
• 

A lion family navigates their fears of going to the doctor in this adorable, hilariously relatable companion to Lion Needs a HaircutLittle lion Luka is NOT worried about a visit to the doctor. He’s NOT scared of getting a shot. And he’s definitel...

• May-2021
• / General Fiction
• 

Though separated by language, age, and an ocean, a child and grandparent find common ground in this warm, witty picture book Grandpa lives on the other side of the ocean. He takes naps all the time. He eats different foods. He speaks an unfamiliar la...

• May-2020
• / General Fiction
• 

This relatable story from award-winning author-illustrator Hyewon Yum explores the universal fear of first haircuts with honesty, tenderness, and humor Little lion needs a haircut. But he doesn’t want one! Is he worried? No. Is he scared? NO!...

• Jun-2018
• / General Fiction
• 

New things can be scary -- but as one endearing little girl discovers, it’s perfectly fine to take your time. Swimming lessons are on Saturdays, and every Saturday one little girl has a stomachache. When she gets to the pool it’s loud, the f...

• Mar-2016
• / General Fiction
• 

One rainy day, a little boy is upset because he can't go out and play. His mom comes up with a way to keep him entertained--by drawing a picture of herself and him going outside, playing in the rain, and splashing in a giant puddle. They have so much...

• Aug-2014
• / General Fiction
• 

In The Twins' Little Sister by award-winning picture book author Hyewon Yum, being twins means having two of almost everything: two twin beds, two polka-dot dresses, two dolls. But these two little girls have only one mom. This is a big problem. Soon...

• Aug-2013
• / General Fiction
• 

A tree has bloomed on a city block outside a house for many years. Inside that house, several generations of a family have grown up. Grandma and Grandpa arrived at the house from a country far away, and Mom and her brothers played on the steps on war...

• Jul-2012
• / General Fiction
• 

It's a child's first day of kindergarten, but who is worried about all the new people and the different things he'll meet--the child? No! The mother. In a refreshing reversal of roles, the child takes it upon himself to comfort and reassure his mothe...

• Aug-2011
• / General Fiction
• 

These look-alike twins have always shared everything -- their room, their toys, a crib, and, since the day they were born, a blanket. But as they grow into new beds, they need new blankets, too. Now they face a new dilemma: they don’t know how not ...

• Oct-2010
• / General Fiction
• 

What exactly is it like outside when Mom isn’t around? Are there . . . scary wolves? When a little boy ventures out of the house with his mother, he’s in for the fright -- and the adventure -- of his life! Reality and make-believe collide in this...

• Oct-2008
• / General Fiction
• 

A little girl doesn't like her dinner and is sent to her room. She seeks comfort from her friend Bear and falls asleep. So begins a fantastic dream voyage deep into the forest, where the girl and her friend dance and play all night. And in the mor...

• Jan-1901
• / General Fiction
• 

Sometimes Sam could use a little help from his bunny friend Arnie. Dressing can be difficult for young ones, so Arnie provides encouragement. This is a simple story for the very young about friendship and independence....