EMMA is a story of a little girl who inspires children to read, think, and write. It is a book of encouragement, learning and applying. Children are encouraged to think and use their imagination; learn the significance of reading, writing, and grammar usage; and apply the knowledge acquired from the story on the activity pages that follow the reading. It has been written to target kindergarten to second grade level. Children, parents, and teachers won't want to miss an opportunity to read and share the book, EMMA. It is inspirational, educational, and enjoyable to read.

Beautifully illustrated and told by debut author Julie Kim, this picture book in a graphic-novel style follows a young Korean girl and boy whose search for their missing grandmother leads them into a world inspired by Korean folklore, complete with mischievous goblins (dokkebi), a greedy tiger, a clever rabbit, and a wily fox.

Two young children pay a visit to Halmoni (grandmother in Korean), only to discover she's not home. As they search for her, noticing animal tracks covering the floor, they discover a window, slightly ajar, new to their grandmother's home. Their curiosity gets...