💐 Mother’s Day is coming up on May 11th! 💐
What better way to honour it than with a feel-good food story?
Bee-bim Bop! written by Linda Sue Park and illustrated by Ho Baek Lee is a joyful, rhyming picture book with a bouncy beat that celebrates the warmth of maternal bonding and the delight of shared meals. Told through the eyes of an eager child helping her mother prepare the beloved Korean dish bee-bim bop (mix-mix rice!), the story captures the excitement of shopping, chopping, setting the table, and finally sitting down to eat together.
With whimsical illustrations by Ho Baek Lee, inspired by his own Korean childhood, the book beautifully portrays a modern Korean American family—including a grandmother in traditional dress—gathered around the table. It’s a perfect read for Mother’s Day, honouring not just moms but all caregivers who nurture us through food, love, and tradition.
Don’t skip the end! You’ll find a kid-friendly Bee-bim Bop recipe, perfect for a mommy & me cooking session. The recipe is cleverly split into two sets of instructions—one for kids and one for moms or caregivers—so everyone knows exactly what to do and can cook safely together! Whether you’re a seasoned cook or new to Korean cuisine, Bee-Bim Bop! beautifully depicts a love language we all understand: food!
And since so many of our earliest food memories include maternal figures right there beside us, smiling & lending a helping hand, we think you’ll also enjoy checking out RFRK’s recipes to honour moms.
What’s your favourite way to celebrate? Leave us a comment—we’d love to hear from you!