- Overview
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This book chronicles the harrowing pursuit of a rabbit by a family of four, employing the curious refrain of “food, food, food” and the onomatopoeic “thud.” Yet, the family’s quest takes a perilous turn, as both the family and the rabbit soon find themselves pursued by a rampaging wild boar. The constant cat-and-mouse game makes readers wonder who will survive in the end.
- Book Intro
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Meal, Meal, Meal
The tale begins with a primitive family made up of a mother, father, and two siblings, who launch a frenzied pursuit of a rabbit, their cries of “food, food, food” echoing through the woods. Suddenly, the family and the rabbit stand frozen. With a turn of the page, the scene transforms into one of chaos: both the primitive family and the rabbit are being chased by a wild boar, revealing a moment of cruel irony where former hunters become hunted. The story delves into the natural law of survival, where the strong prey on the weak, and depicts the peril as top predators such as the grizzly bear and the dinosaur appear. Throughout the book, the characters chase and are chased, their frenetic movements never ceasing as they bound through forests, caves, and hills, in a pulse-pounding race to stay alive. At the moment when the strongest animal tries to devour them all, a sudden turn of events occurs. Someone appears who makes even the mightiest beasts flee for their lives. Former enemies even band together to help each other. Who could possibly make even the strongest predator become weak? Food, Food, Food is a picture book that uses only the words “food” and “thump.” But with each new scene, we can sense the different emotions conveyed by these simple sounds. Some “food” feels menacing while others are filled with desperation. Some “thump” invokes trepidation, while others are intense and powerful. And it’s not just the words themselves: with every page, the characters reveal a range of emotions—excitement, surprise, sadness, worry, fear, desperation, and confusion—all conveyed through their expressions and movements. It's like watching a captivating animated film.
- About the Author
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Lee Joomi
(English) After studying visual design at college, Lee Jumi works as an illustrator and picture book writer for various creative activities. She won the Nami Concours in 2013; the Anthony Brown Picture Book Contest in 2014; and the Korea Andersen Award for publishing art in 2015. She has illustrated many picture books including Miss Terry's Store; Mom! Mom! Mom!; Banana Family; The Polar Bear is Melting; and Super Peanut versus Fish-shaped Bun. She has written and illustrated books including When You Grow Up and The Forest.