- Overview
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"Why should we learn and use Hanguel correctly? This picture book sheds a light on what Hangul means to us from a historical perspective."
- Book Intro
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In the days when there were no Korean alphabets, many commoners suffered injustice and discomfort because they could not read and write at all. Only after King Sejong made Hangeul was it possible for all the people to read and write by learning letters. The significance and principles of Hangeul, as the Korea's greatest cultural heritage and the most suitable medium for Korean language, are explained at a child's level.
- About the Author
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Park Donghwa
Park Donghwa (M) studied literature in college and has been writing for many years in multiple media platforms. Reading picture books with his son and daughter, he became fascinated with them, sometimes reading more than his children. He is now working on writing interesting nonfiction picture books.
Jung Seonghwa
Jung Seonghwa (F) was born in Chungmu, South Gyeongsang Province in 1976, studied Visual Design at university and took a picture book course at Hankyoreh Illustration School. She has long been drawing children's books, and presented bright, cheerful, and whimsical ideas through her illustrations. She received the the Korean Award for Hans Christian Andersen in illustration and won the Noma Concours for Picture Book Illustrations. Books illustrated by Jung include National Flag Boy, Do Not Tell Anyone, and The Talented Three Brothers.
- Award
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Happy Reading in the Morning, Recommended book
Hanuri Reading Culture Campaign, Recommended book
- Selection
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Children Culture Promotion Society, Best Books for Children
Openkid, Recommended book
Dongwon Foundation, Recommended book
