- Overview
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Readers can realize the true meaning of dreams and think about the value of friendships through this book.
- Book Intro
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On the evening prior to the day before Sanyi's first day at his new school, Sani-yi finds "the toy store that cures dreams." Upon entering the store, Mr. Mongsil, a man with a fluffy purple beard and rainbow-colored t-shirts, greets him. Suddenly, Mr. Mongsil takes an X-ray of Sanyi, telling him he wants to diagnose his dream and then gives him an "elephant soldier" as a cure. However, he was not the only one to visit this store. His friend Min-ho also visited the store. When they try to visit the store together, they find it to have disappeared. Thanks to "the toy store that cures dreams," five different boys with different dreams begin to build their friendships, discover their dreams, and nurture them. This book gives children the opportunity to think about the true meaning of dreams and contemplate them.
- About the Author
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Kang Kyungho
Kang Kyungho studied English language and literature at Kyunghee University and worked for African children while working at the international relief organization “Humana People to People” for two years. Kang won the grand prize for literature at the Excellent Children’s Books of the Year hosted by the Hankook Children's Daily in 2016. Kang has written books such as Carrot-Eating Lion Neo 1 and 2.
Kim Sookgyung
Kim Sookgyung majored in Illustration at university and completed an illustration course at Kingston University in the United Kingdom. Kim was named the “Illustrator of the Year” at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in 2007 and is now happily drawing pictures for children’s books at the foot of Mt. Samgaksan. Books illustrated by Kim Sookgyung include The Lucky Pig at the Street Corner and The Balloon Virus.
- Selection
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Whale Breathing Library, 2017, Recommended book for a new autumn semester
School Librarian Council, 2018, Recommended book for higher grades of elementary schools
