Dokkebi's Lost and Found, 도깨비 분실물센터

Description

Dokkebi's Lost and Found is a Korean-English Bilingual Picture Book. It is a touching tale that blends everyday childhood feelings with the gentle wonder of Korean folklore. The story is about Mia, a young girl who has lost her favorite toy, her pink bunny Izzy.

Features

• Type: Bilingual Picture Book (Korean and English).
• Main Character: Mia, who is looking for her lost favorite toy, Izzy, a pink bunny.
• Central Theme: Celebrates the memories we hold close and the invisible threads that connect us to the ones we love.
• Plot Summary:
  • Mia finds a glowing jar sitting by the window.
  • She is whisked away into Dokkebi's Lost and Found, a magical shop run by a playful goblin from Korean folklore.
  • While searching for Izzy, Mia finds her mom's own bunny from long ago.
• Style: Told in two languages for families to enjoy together.
• Cultural Highlight: Features the Dokkebi (a playful goblin from Korean folklore).

Why We Love It

This book beautifully blends a common childhood experience—losing a favorite toy—with an adventure rooted in enchanting Korean folklore. The bilingual format is perfect for language learning, and the narrative touchingly connects Mia's experience with her mother's past, celebrating the power of love and memory.