From Books to Games: A New Creative Journey for Hongleebooks

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Hongleebooks Game Journey From Books to Games: A New Creative Journey We began with stories on the page. Now, we are taking those stories into small, playful worlds that people can move, touch, and experience. Hello, this is Hongleebooks . Until now, Hongleebooks has mainly focused on books, stories, picture books, and educational content. We have always believed that a small idea can become a meaningful story, and that even a simple character can stay in someone’s memory. Recently, we have begun exploring a new creative path. Games. A book tells a story through words and images. A game allows the player to move, choose, fail, try again, and experience the story in their own way. To us, games are not separate from storytelling. They are another form of it. A ga...

I'm gonna be kimchi

 

『I'm gonna be kimchi』

This little cabbage has big dreams—
to become something spicy, special, and full of heart! πŸ₯¬✨

From sunny fields to a cozy kitchen jar, join the journey of a veggie with a mission— and discover how patience, care, and a sprinkle of magic turn a humble leaf into a superfood star.

Title I'm gonna be kimchi
Author Honglee Cha
Category Picture Book
Age Range 3–6 years
Pages 26 pages
Size 8.5 x 8.5 inches
Published March 20, 2024
Price $ 3.99 (Kindle eBook)
$11.99 (Paperback)
*Prices may vary depending on store and format.*

Welcome to the world of one brave little cabbage— who knows that becoming kimchi is more than just a recipe… it’s a destiny!

From sun-kissed fields to a bubbling jar on the kitchen counter, this curious cabbage travels through trucks, markets, and mealtime dreams— discovering that transformation takes patience, warmth, and heart.

Along the way, young readers learn: “Even the simplest things can become something amazing— with a little time and care.”

Perfect for children ages 3 to 6, this charming story blends food science, cultural tradition, and the joy of growing into your best self.

πŸ“š What Makes This Story So Special

  • πŸ₯¬ Follows the journey of a charming cabbage with big dreams and a bigger heart
  • 🍽️ Introduces kids to healthy eating, fermentation, and traditional food in a playful way
  • 🌈 Filled with colorful, cheerful illustrations that capture the magic of food transformation
  • πŸ’‘ Teaches patience, growth, and cultural appreciation through a lighthearted narrative

🎯 Who This Book Is For

  • πŸ₯¬ Children ages 3 to 6 who are curious about where food comes from
  • πŸ‘¨‍πŸ‘©‍πŸ‘§ Families looking for fun stories that celebrate culture and healthy eating
  • 🍴 Educators introducing food science, fermentation, or cultural traditions in the classroom
  • πŸ“– Young readers who enjoy stories told from a unique, unexpected perspective

πŸ–Ό️ A Peek Inside the Book

Take a look at the charming illustrations that bring the story to life.

Suprefood

Suprefood
Including elements that explain why kimchi is considered a superfood adds an educational layer, making the book not just a story but a learning experience. This can spark interest in young readers about nutrition and the science behind fermentation, potentially inspiring healthy eating habits.

Kimch

Kimch
story seamlessly weaves in important lessons about healthy eating, the benefits of fermentation, and introduces children to a new culture and traditional food in a way that's accessible and fun. This aspect is particularly valuable as it encourages curiosity and appreciation for global cuisines from a young age.

Journey

Journey
This heartwarming children's story takes young readers through the magical process of making kimchi, from the fields where our cabbage character grows under the careful watch of farmers, through its adventures on a truck to the supermarket, and finally into a family's kitchen where it becomes a cherished part of their meals.

πŸ› ️ Behind the Story

This story began with one simple question:
“What does it mean to grow into something more?”

We wanted to write about transformation— not just of a cabbage into kimchi, but of any small thing into something meaningful.

Kimchi is more than just food. It’s patience, tradition, and love layered over time. It’s a reminder that waiting isn’t wasted when growth is happening inside.

If this story makes even one child smile with pride about their favorite food or feel curious about what’s on their plate, then it’s done exactly what we dreamed it would.

Everything begins small. Even dreams. Especially dreams.

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