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When Spring Comes to the DMZ

When Spring Comes to the DMZ

by Uk-Bae Lee (Illustrator)

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    Picture Book 2019

    $13.68
Synopsis

Strong news hook: The Korean conflict is perpetually in the news, and this title offers a true-to-life yet hopeful introduction for children to an important political and historical flashpoint. Includes 40 inch fold-out spread at the end of the book. Lush artwork: Uk-Bae Lee's tender illustrations highlight the beauty of the Korean landscape and wildlife, contrasted with the harsh reality of fences and warfare. Culturally authentic: Initially published in Korea, this title has a strong Korean cultural flavor. Korean Independence celebration: Publication timed to the centenary anniversary of the Korean declaration of independence from Japan.

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More Information

Format: Picture Book
 Pages: 40
 Edition: Illustrated
 Publisher: Plough Publishing House
Published: 08 Mar 2019
ISBN 10: 0874869722
ISBN 13: 9780874869729
Book Overview: Korea's demilitarized zone has become an amazing accidental nature preserve that gives hope for a brighter future for a divided land.

Author Bio
Uk-Bae Lee was born in Yongin, South Korea, in 1960 and studied art at Hongik Art University. In 1986 he joined a group of artists whose murals, cartoons, and woodcuts represented the voice of the poor. He also held free painting classes for factory workers. Later, inspired to make a book for his own young daughter, he began his career as a children's book illustrator. In 2010 he published When Spring Comes to the DMZ as a part of the Peace Picture Book Project by illustrators from Korea, China, and Japan. Since then he has often talked to groups of children and parents about how individuals can work for peace. He lives in rural Korea with his wife, who is also a children's book author, and their children. Well known in Korea, Uk-Bae Lee is an award-winning illustrator. In 1999, his first picture book, Sori's Harvest Moon Day, was published in English and in 2009 he was invited to the Bologna Children's Book Fair as a guest of honor. In 2010 his picture book A Tale of Tales was chosen by the International Board on Books for Young People for its IBBY Honour List.