On the morning of Korean American Sara Mee’s tol, or first birthday, her older brother Chong eagerly awaits the toljabee, a game in which Sara Mee will be offered an array of objects; the one she chooses will predict her future. Chong chose a pen at his toljabee , meaning he will be a writer. As party guests arrive, family members prophesy that Sara Mee might be a captain, a chef, or even a musician. Illustrator Anne Sibley O’Brien colorfully displays the warmth of a loving family with realistic watercolor illustrations, and author Kate Aver Avraham incorporates Korean words into a childlike narrative that consistently exudes the excitement and anticipation of this cultural tradition. After Sara Mee makes her long-awaited selection, Chong helps his sister create a memento from the special day. Avraham’s personal experience celebrating her Korean American daughter’s tol brings tenderness and depth to this satisfying and informative narrative. (Ages 3–7)