first edition
1989 · Minneapolis, Minnesota
by Gloria Larsen
Minneapolis, Minnesota: Adoptive Families of America, Inc, 1989. Near-fine. Minor scuff to upper wrapper.. First edition, uncut and complete, of a paper doll book offering American children a window into traditional Korean culture and history. Note the publisher: (Adoptive Families of America, Inc.); this was published to help American families keep their internationally adopted children in touch with their traditional roots and heritage. The book includes a boy and a girl paper doll with six (6) pages of tabbed outfits for children to cut out and use. Each traditional outfit and accessory is named with a brief explanation of its history and use. Some examples include the Hanbok, Norigae, Pangpae, Chumoni, Chigae, and fans used for the Puch'Aech'um (Fan Dance). Single vol. (11" by 8.5"), pp. [14], printed on one side of leaves only, in original illus. wrps. depicting boy and girl in traditional Korean clothing on front. From the lower wrapper: "The artist believes that through play children learn about the world ... she hopes it will also expose Korean born children and their families to a rich cultural heritage that can provide the child with a sense of identity, pride and positive self esteem.
(Inventory #: 290008576)