Tiny Feet Between the Mountains

Published: November 5, 2019
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

In this grand tale inspired by Korean mythologies, meet Soe-In, a tiny child never too afraid to take matters into her tiny hands.

Her small size never stopped her even when she struggled with completing chores she never gave up. One day when the sky grows dark and full of smoke, Soe-In volunteers to travel into the tall mountains to investigate. She’s surprised to find a spirit tiger there and learn he has swallowed the sun by mistake! To help the spirit tiger and her village, Soe-In must come up with a clever idea to solve this gigantic problem. And while she’s at it, she just may prove that the smallest people often have the biggest, bravest hearts.

AWARDS

New England Book Awards Shortlisted, Children’s Category 2020
Massachusetts Book Awards “Must Read” List, Picture Book 2020
Recipient of Anne Izard Storytellers’ Choice Award(NY) 2022
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award Nominee 2021
Julia Ward Howe Award Finalist, Young Readers Category 2019

PRESS

PRAISE

★ “Soe-In and her calm, composed strength, and their unlikely friendship [with the Spirit Tiger] will warm readers’ hearts. This gorgeous and moving debut from Cha is a worthwhile addition to any picture-book collection." Booklist, starred review

"Plucky Soe-In may be extra tiny, but her confidence and resourcefulness should earn her a large space on library shelves everywhere." School Library Journal

"Cha's debut picture book captures the bold ethos of an ancient Korean legend with sparkling energy, dramatic fires, and giant tigers....A bold and mythic female underdog tale." Kirkus Reviews

"Cha's debut picture book captures the bold ethos of an ancient Korean legend with sparkling energy, dramatic fires, and giant tigers....A bold and mythic female underdog tale." Shelf Awareness