The Elephant Who Eats Letters
When an elephant eats letters, it lets out funny farts. This imaginative literary picture book turns letters and sounds into playful reading, inviting children to join the wordplay.
Literary Picture Books
Original Korean Literary Picture Books
A literary picture-book series of original works by Korean authors and illustrators, conveying the emotional depth of Korean children's literature while stimulating imagination, creativity, and emotional growth.
Ages 2-7
42 books
5 sample previews
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Seven Little Wild Boars
The little wild boars run through the mountains all day. When the sun sets, they head to their mountaintop home, where Mom is waiting. Where could Mother Wild Boar be?
Don't Eat My Meal!
Minji does not like eating meals. But one day, she finishes not only her rice but every side dish too. What happened to Minji?
Poop Cat
Who can make the most impressive poop? A rabbit, a puppy, a calf, and a cat have a contest. How did the cat become Poop Cat?
The Giant Flower
Even when we want something very much, sometimes it is better to leave it as it is, just as more flowers bloom after the giant flower fades.
Kindhearted Tungtungi
Giving is good for others and joyful for ourselves; it makes everyone happier. Through Tungtungi's story, children learn how to live happily together.
The Day Mom Is Sick
There is a little spring that says, "I love you!" It is Mom's arms, full of love. When you are tired, worn out, angry, or sad, go and find that spring.
Are We There Yet?
Little ant Ttoro is carrying food when suddenly he falls into a pit. Then a voice comes from somewhere. Who will help Ttoro?
I Want to Play More
Have you ever visited a playground at midnight, or seen a slide turn into an elephant? This imaginative picture book invites children into Euni's playground, where surprising things happen after dark.
Hello, Baobab
The baobab tree may not have left forever. Somewhere on the African savanna, it may still be sheltering baby moles. This literary picture book offers a gentle reflection on parting, memory, and nature.
Mom, I'm Busy Too
What do you do when you want to play with Mom but she says she is busy? Run to the bookshelf and open a book. You may find wonderful friends and a joyful festival waiting there.
No, Ppungyaya
Ppungyaya appears when someone shouts, "I hate you!" three times and gathers everything they hate into a sack. But what if the child has said that about Mom, Dad, and big sister too?
The Parade of Umbrellas
Where are all the umbrellas we have lost? Look, the umbrellas are flying along with the wind. Send a greeting to an umbrella waiting for the rain.
I Want Glasses
Have you ever wanted to wear glasses or begged someone to buy you a pair? This picture book turns a child's curiosity about glasses into a playful question about wanting, appearance, and experience.
What's Gotten Into Mom?
No feeling is as precious as love. Giving and receiving love brings happiness, but love that goes too far can sometimes do harm.
The Winter Witch's Gift
Snowflakes fall one by one, decorate the sky, and pile softly on rooftops. This poetic picture book imagines who might make and scatter the snowflakes of winter.
Kuku Wants to Sleep
Kuku does not like noise, so Kuku gathers all the sounds into a big sack. What will happen to Kuku?
Goma's Winter Sleep
How do bears spend spring, summer, and autumn before their winter sleep? Follow baby bear Goma through the beautiful four seasons, illustrated in pencil and watercolor.
The Way Home
After getting off the bus, Yeoni heads home from the market with her mother. What does the world look like from Mom's back?
Poop Island
There was an island full of seabird poop. The lighthouse keeper disliked the seabirds for making such a mess. How did Poop Island turn into a beautiful flower island?
Let's Go to the Magic Castle
A supermarket is filled with goods of every kind. What if a trip to the market felt like visiting a castle full of delights? In the imagination, anything is possible.
Splash into the Mud!
A pig and some rabbits go on a picnic. Then the pig suddenly splashes into a puddle, and the rabbits burst out laughing. Let's play in the mud with the pig too.
And Then I Was Born
In Korea, a dream believed to foretell the birth of a baby is called a taemong. What dream did Mom have when I was in her belly?
Grandpa the Tall-Tale Teller
Don't you sometimes want to lie back and listen to Grandpa's stories? Enjoy a tale that changes shape every time it is told.
Mr. Geurae's Sheep
Mr. Geurae's sheep have fallen ill, and strangely, they are looking for dung beetles. How will the dung beetles help heal them?
My Mom Is a Princess from the Stars
What if Mom could talk with aliens? What if she were a princess from the stars? If Mom tried to return to her star kingdom, how could I keep her here?
The Sad Tree
Have you ever hurt someone because of your own greed? A child tries to steal eggs from a nest. Listen to the story and find out why the tree was sad.
How Not to Go to Kindergarten
Everyone has days when they do not want to go to kindergarten. But what if Dad says he does not want to go to work either? How can a child get out of going to kindergarten?
The Dokkaebi Took It
Where did all of Soli's lost things go? One day, Soli follows a little dokkaebi to a dokkaebi village. What will Soli see there?
The Nagging Witch
The nagging witch nags all the time, even while sleeping. A cat, a mouse, a bat, and a crow can no longer stand it and open a spell book. What will happen to the witch?
Mom Doesn't Understand
Noma hints around about wanting a snack, then gets upset when Mom does not understand. Have you ever acted that way with your mother? What did you do when you wanted something?
A Mother's Heart
Hyeju's nickname is "Boksil's Mom." Boksil is the puppy Hyeju takes care of. Through Hyeju and Boksil's story, children reflect on a mother's heart.
My Friend with Rabbit Teeth
Miyeon laughs when she sees Sanghyeon's front teeth, which look like a rabbit's. Even an unthinking action can hurt a friend's feelings. What does Miyeon do?
The Oak Tree That Loved the Scops Owl
Have you ever helped someone in difficulty? One of the most beautiful actions in the world is helping others. Listen to the story of an oak tree that joins forces with a magpie to save a scops owl.
I'm Scared, So Scared
What are you afraid of? What might the monster you fear be afraid of? And how can that fear be overcome?
I'll Stick It On for You
What kind of thoughtfulness truly makes another person feel good? Through the youngest Sticky's well-meaning but one-sided mistakes, children think about what real kindness means.
Siksiki Has a Secret
A greedy squirrel discovers the warmth of sharing, helping children feel the joy that comes from showing kindness to friends.
The Ox and the Dokkaebi
Have you ever heard of a mountain dokkaebi? One day, Dolsoe meets one on the way home. What will happen to him?
Grandma Can't Even Lay Eggs
Grandma goes to the market to sell duck eggs. The duck does not understand Grandma's feelings and resents her. What will Grandma bring back from the market?
The Jar's Song
How is hope created? Listen to the story of a cracked jar that can no longer hold anything, and hear a song of hope ring out.
Buriburi, the Timid Bird
Do you have a friend who is easily frightened or shy? Even the fearful can have hidden courage inside, just like Buriburi Bird.
Traces of Dreamer the Red Dragonfly
Call out to Dreamer in your heart. Can you picture your own dream in your mind? Like Dreamer the red dragonfly, think about the precious dream you carry inside.