- Overview
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Goodbye, Grandpa is a story about the traditional funeral of the narrator’s grandfather, who passed away after suffering from dementia. The narrator, who had a special bond with her grandfather, reminisces about their shared memories during a few days following his death.
- Book Intro
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Goodbye, Grandpa
Yuha had a special bond with her grandfather. She affectionately called “Grandpa” because she struggles with the proper pronunciation. Skilled at drawing, she would draw pictures capturing her grandfather’s dream of becoming a pilot. Whenever Yuha made mistakes and got scolded by her mother, her grandfather would always embrace and comfort her. However, now she can no longer see her grandfather.
Even for children, parting with a loved one can be sad and leave a sense of emptiness. Childhood memories can last a lifetime, so it is important to take the time to reflect on such moments of loss. This book comforts young readers through the resilient heart of Yuha, who experiences her grandfather’s funeral with strength, and shows how to accept and overcome farewells.
- About the Author
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Jo Eunjin
(English) 헌책방 거리에서 어린 시절을 지냈어요. 지금은 공공도서관에서 사서로 일하고 있어요. 저는 책과 사람을 좋아해요. 그래서 책과 사람을 이어 주는 도서관에서 일하는 게 행복해요. 특히 책을 읽고 있는 어린이들을 보면 무지무지 좋아요. 어린이들에게 힘을 주는 이야기를 쓰는 게 제 꿈이에요. 2013년 경상일보 신춘문예에 당선되어 동화 작가가 되었어요. 쓴 책으로는 《붕붕 도서관을 지켜 주세요》 《전학 온 라게 김도한》이 있어요.
(Chinese) 成长于旧书店街，目前在公共图书馆做图书管理员。喜欢书与人，所以能在连接书与人的图书馆工作感到非常幸福，尤其喜欢看到正在读书的小朋友。梦想是写出给予孩子们力量的故事。2013年入选《庆尚日报》新春文艺征文比赛，成为童话作家。已出版图书《请守护嘭嘭图书馆》《转学生金道韩》。
Lee Ji-oh
(English) Lee Ji-oh studied visual design in college and graduate school. Because of her love of children and drawing, she left her long-time job as a designer and became an illustrator. Some of her works include My First Exciting Secret Friend, The Magic Book That Grants Only One Wish, and Shh, Nobody Knows!
(Chinese) 本科和研究生专攻视觉设计，毕业后长期担任设计师。因为喜欢儿童和绘画，所以做了儿童绘本作家。已出版作品《扑通扑通，第一个秘密朋友》《只满足一个愿望的魔法书》《嘘，谁也不知道！》 等。
