Bread Days

Hannah Chung

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Astra Young Readers
30 September 2025

Children's & young adult fiction & true stories

In this moving yet hopeful picture book for readers ages 4-8, a young girl rediscovers her passion for baking bread as she once did with her papa-and finds joy again in sharing it with her loved ones.

In this moving yet hopeful picture book for readers ages 4-8, a young girl rediscovers her passion for baking bread as she once did with her papa-and finds joy again in sharing it with her loved ones.

Nara loves nothing more than her bread days with Papa. Together, they mix, fold, and score dough, and eagerly watch as it rises to a delicious loaf in the oven. But one day, Papa is no longer there, and Nara's bread days are suddenly empty. Instead, she's left with feelings and memories that sadden and confuse her. But when Nara starts to take care of the sourdough starter she and Papa once made, she finds solace in bread days again-and, together with Mama, is able to keep a family tradition alive in memory of past loved ones.

From the author of The Most Perfect Persimmon, this picture book is a touching story of parent-child connection and the love language of food, as well as a comforting read for anyone who has experienced loss.

By: Hannah Chung
Imprint: Astra Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 254mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781662621017
ISBN 10: 1662621019
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 30 September 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Hannah Chung is an award-winning designer and entrepreneur in health care design for young patients. She is a frequent guest lecturer at universities and has presented at numerous conferences including TEDx and SXSW. Hannah spends her time both in Providence, Rhode Island, and Seoul, South Korea.

Reviews for Bread Days

""Expressive cartoons are rendered with a soft pastel palette and peppered with charming details as Nara and Papa knead the dough... This delectable tale concludes with mother and child enjoying a warm loaf; a touching author's note closes out the work... A lovingly crafted tale, baked in with tender memories."" --Kirkus Reviews