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The Olympic mascot for the 1988 Summer Olympics held in Seoul, South Korea was Hodori. The name Hodori is derived from the Korean words "ho," which means tiger, and "dori," which means boys. Hodori was chosen as the mascot to represent the friendly and hospitable nature of the Korean people. Hodori was depicted as a smiling tiger cub wearing a Korean hanbok, a traditional Korean costume. The mascot's design was intended to reflect the vibrant culture and heritage of Korea. Hodori's orange and white fur represented the colors of the Korean flag.

Christmas for Benji this year has lost its magic. He desperately wants to feel the joy of this special season, but his family has very little. He is out walking in the city on Christmas Eve when he stumbles upon a magnificent store. A polar bear invites him in, and Benji visits different rooms that are filled with silly sounds, invisible items that appear using one's imagination, and wonderful, inviting smells. Will he be able to find the perfect Christmas gifts for his family?

In this moving story of love, family, and the magic of Christmas, Benji, whose family has very little, stumbles upon a magnificent store on Christmas Eve where he learns that the most important gifts are the ones money can t buy. Benji scores a funny-sounding trumpet for his younger sister, a fabulous imaginary hat for his grandmother, and a jar for his father that smells like family movie night on the couch, like walks together in the fall, like a hug from the person you love most --all for the cost of a silly song and one exceptional story.

Hodori's orange and white fur represented the colors of the Korean flag. The choice of a tiger as the mascot was also symbolic. The tiger is considered a national symbol of Korea and is seen as a protective animal with strength and courage.

The Magical Christmas Store

With his family struggling financially, Benji, a bespectacled child in a red hat, wishes he could bring them joy with spectacular holiday presents. On Christmas Eve, his wish is granted: a “ginormous” polar bear ushers Benji into a gilded, glamorous emporium, illustrated in lush digital spreads by Giang, where an ebullient cast of animal clerks helps him shop. Benji scores a funny-sounding trumpet for his younger sister, a fabulous imaginary hat for his grandmother, and a jar for his father that smells like “family movie night on the couch, like walks together in the fall, like a hug from the person you love most”—all for the cost of a silly song and “one exceptional story.” Benji and the rest of his cued-Asian family share a festive dinner before enjoying a particularly happy Christmas morning in this heartwarming narrative by Powell-Tuck, which emphasizes imagination and love over expense. Ages 3–7. (Sept.)

Reviewed on: 09/09/2021

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By choosing a tiger as the mascot, the organizers aimed to showcase the bold and determined spirit of the Olympic Games. Hodori made numerous appearances during the Olympic Games, both as a direct physical representation and as a symbol on merchandise and promotional materials. The mascot's friendly and approachable nature endeared Hodori to the spectators and athletes alike. The presence of Hodori as the Olympic mascot helped to create a sense of unity and excitement among the participants and the spectators. The mascot played a vital role in promoting the Olympic Games and the host country's culture. To this day, the image of Hodori remains closely associated with the 1988 Seoul Olympics and serves as a reminder of the successful and memorable event that brought the world together to celebrate sport and culture..

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