Little Whale’s Sea 16

Recommended by Whale Breathing Library

Recommended by Korean School Librarian Association

Jovial Dal-lae’s family is rewriting family history!

Dal-lae is an eight-year-old girl living in Jeongdam Village, a deep mountain valley where wild boars come to play. She has three dads, known as the “Three Dad Brothers.” Jin-jin is her “real dad,” who brought Dal-lae into the world and spends the most time with her. Her “Big Dad” is Jin-jin’s older brother who, despite being ill and unable to work, always makes her laugh. The youngest of the “Three Dad Brothers” ensures Dal-lae has everything she needs. This book tells the story of her special family and the heartwarming bonds they develop with the people of Jeongdam Village, redefining the meaning of family. The text’s warm wit and the bantering illustrations are in gentle harmony.