It’s a story of a boy who seeks the meaning of ‘pretty,’ the word his classmate Kim Kyunghee murmured. It’s a story of a boy who seeks the meaning of ‘pretty,’ the word his classmate Kim Kyunghee murmured. This story begins with reflecting on one’s image positively. And it shows the process where a boy experiences a delicate change of emotions and empathizes with others while seeking the meaning of the word ‘pretty.’ The child tries to find the prettiness within himself, through others’ judgements, or from the surroundings, such as the sunset. Through the lovely and heartfelt pictures, this picture book shows the sophisticated emotions appearing in a glimpse among the ordinary daily life in the classroom.
An encouraging message for many ordinary people who are doing their best in their daily life. It’s a story about three duckling siblings, with the small motif from The Ugly Duckling. These three ducklings are just normal ducklings, unlike the ugly duckling. This picture book applauds the ducklings ‘who know that their everyday life is normal and ordinary’ the majority in the world, instead of the few ‘who transform into the gorgeous swans.’ A child may become a great being in its normal daily life. However, this picture book encourages many children when they return to their daily life and preserve its value.
A mother and a child’s friendly love blooms from a messy house. It's a day when a child takes care of his sick mom. A boy couldn't attend the kindergarten because his mom caught a cold. The boy starts off to take care of his mom. The boy stacks books next to his mom so that she won't be bored, shares the snack his cherished so that his mom won't be hungry, and covers the bed with dolls so she won't be cold. As the boy says, 'Don't worry about me,' the house becomes messier and messier, but his mom recovers her energy from the boy's sincere heart.
A chest representing diversity, a heart embracing diversity. In a circle village, everyone has round faces and bodies, except for Binnie, who has a hole in the chest like a donut. Binnie feels lonely due to their distinct appearance and makes friends by hiding the hole in the chest. On a day with a sudden shower, Binnie’s heart sinks after listening to a rumor from a friend……. It’s a story about pure kindness and friendship that fill the heart empty of difference and loneliness.
A picture book full of the wishes of a child who wants to do the dishes and make bread. Kim Chulsoo Bread is a picture book full of the wishes of a child who wants to do the dishes and make bread. On Chulsoo’s birthday, his mom finally decides to make bread with Chulsoo. It’s the day when his dream comes true. Making bread may not be a big deal to the adults. However, to Chulsoo, it’s a huge adventure. By the way, children can surely challenge it once they take a new perspective on daily life. Kim Chulsoo Bread is a story about getting closer to a new accomplishment by experiencing all the steps one by one. It teaches children that a new challenge is an exciting thing to do.
