Description: I don't want another dog. Ddolddori is the only one for me! A scruffy little black dog keeps following me around. I think of Ddolddori and shout at it to go away, but somehow it follows me all the way home?! It must not have a home of its own. Feeling a little sorry for it, I give it the snacks Ddolddori used to love and let it play with its toys. Now whenever it sees me, its black eyes sparkle, its long tail wags happily, and it hops along on its short little legs~ Ddolddori, what should I do about this dog? ★ Publisher's Review This child once had a dog named Ddolddori, who has now passed away. Anyone who has ever lost a beloved pet knows exactly how this feels — the tears that come every day, and the sadness that sometimes turns into anger. So how would it feel if another dog suddenly came along during a time like this? At first, you might want to reach out and say how sweet it is. But then you might worry that liking or caring for another dog means betraying the memory of the one who passed away, so you push it away instead. But just like we can love both our parents and our friends, love isn't something we only have one of. Losing someone precious doesn't erase the memories and love we shared with them. What matters is remembering how special they were to us and cherishing the happy moments we had together — and then sharing that same happiness with others. Love is like warm sunlight, meant to be shared equally with everyone. When we love everyone, everyone becomes warmer and happier. 'I Don't Like It!' is a sweet and heartwarming story about a child who, after losing a beloved dog, meets a new one and slowly discovers the true meaning of love while building a new friendship. It's a picture book we hope to share with all children who are full of love and compassion for every living thing. ★ Recommendation Around ages 3 to 4, children begin to understand relatively simple emotions such as joy, sadness, anger, and surprise, along with a growing awareness of what causes these feelings. At this stage, children can understand others' positive emotions almost as well as adults do, but they still struggle somewhat with negative emotions like sadness — positive emotions such as happiness are simply easier for them to grasp. In this story, the close bond and emotional connection the child once shared with Ddolddori slowly begins to blossom again through a chance encounter with another dog. During early childhood, the special closeness children develop with animals or peers — beyond just family — helps nurture positive emotions such as joy, curiosity, desire, and cheerfulness. This kind of emotional development has become increasingly important as emotional intelligence (EQ) is now recognized as a key factor in predicting personal happiness, success, and well-being. - Professor Choi Hye-young, Department of Child and Family Welfare, Hankyong National University ★ Features and Benefits ▶ Good character education can truly shape a child's values for life. Based on the Nuri Curriculum, this picture book selects meaningful themes to help young children develop genuine character and healthy life habits. ▶ The Nuri Curriculum emphasizes that children should learn from an early age to respect and love both people and nature. 'Interest in the plants and animals around us' and 'valuing life' are part of the Nature Exploration domain within the five developmental areas of the Nuri Curriculum. Through this heartwarming story of love and friendship with a pet, children learn just how precious every living being is and discover the true meaning of love.