Goyangi Means Cat by Lou Fancher, Steve Johnson, Christine McDonnell

3.65 AVERAGE

donalynbooks's review against another edition

2.0
A Korean colleague found this book off-putting because the language and depiction of the girl aren't culturally accurate. I did not think the story was that interesting, anyway. The illustrations are beautiful, though.

mlhahn's review against another edition

2.0
Korean informant reports that this book is inauthentic.

hello_sunshine's review against another edition

5.0
Beautiful, soft artwork complemented by the names of objects in Korean. The story is relateable and touching. Cross-cultural component. Realistic and personal.

the_rani_3374's review against another edition

4.0
This is such a sweet story! I loved reading it with my little girl.

alysona's review against another edition

4.0
Very touching story about adoption or about adapting to any change. Beautiful illustrations as well.
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libraryrobin's review against another edition

3.0
A young Korean girl is comforted by a cat in her strange, new American world.
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libscote's review against another edition

4.0
The illustrations are gorgeous.
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gemma_doyle's review against another edition

3.0
A heart warming story about an adopted Korean girl
Teaches some Korean

middle_name_joy's review against another edition

3.0
Soo Min was adopted from Korea and doesn't know much English, but she makes a bond with the family cat, goyangi. The illustrations are gorgeous. Everything is a print: the character's clothing, blankets, book covers, even the cat. Hangul is worked into the frame of each page.
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libscote's review against another edition

4.0
The illustrations are gorgeous.