- Overview
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This book features various information and knowledge about work with abundant and different structures.
- Book Intro
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The main character in this story, Juwon, doesn't know what he wants to be nor what he really likes. He is an ordinary boy. As he starts to work with a working ant, he begins to meet various different adults. As he changes and talks with many people in the story, Juwon is able to learn from their experiences and begin to make his own future dreams. He meets a dad who always has to work overtime, Seongjae's mom who got fired unfairly from the supermarket, a homeroom teacher who always had dreamt of becoming a teacher, and a cleaning guy who is also a poet. Through these conversations, readers can learn information and gain knowledge on jobs in a natural way. This book also looks into the history of work and what kinds of jobs people had throughout history. The book also talks about changes in jobs as technology advances.
- About the Author
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Jo Jaeun
Jo Jaeun studied early childhood education at university and graduate school and now plans children’s books and writes stories. She has written books such as Five Brothers Bung Bung, Knock, Knock, Knock!, Keep Ten Gold Sheep!, and My First Photo Album.
Lee Minhae
Lee Minhae studied visual design at university and now works as an illustrator. She wrote and illustrated books titled Because You Are a Mom and I Hate Eating and illustrated books such as Mr. Fish, Where Are You Going?, Classical Literature for Teenagers, Sto’s Class on Human Rights, My Sincerity Is Good and I Will Have My Own Way.
- Selection
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School Librarian Council, 2018, Recommended book for lower grades in elementary schools
