Description: This book is filled with cheerful mishaps starring Kkojiri, a girl who gets covered in dirt again within thirty minutes no matter how much she bathes, and her dog Mungchi. The everyday chaos they stir up is sure to bring big laughs to readers. The book contains a total of six stories. Although Kkojiri and Mungchi's Noisy Day was first published in the Netherlands in 1973, even more than thirty years later it feels completely natural and never childish to today's young readers—it's a story that transcends time and place to win the hearts of children everywhere. The illustrations, which humorously capture the characters' actions and expressions, are especially memorable. The author, Annie M. G. Schmidt, was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1988. Stories included: Locked in the Attic A Flood of Bubbles A Shaved Head Off to a Wedding Mom Is Sick Auntie's Birthday Written by: Annie M. G. Schmidt Recent work: Kkojiri and Mungchi's Noisy Day About the author: A leading 20th-century Dutch author known for her boundless imagination, sharp critical thinking, and wonderful sense of humor. She was awarded the International Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1988 and also received children's literature awards in the Netherlands and Austria. Her notable works include The Red Truck Pluk, Wizard Tootle, and The Lady Who Was Always Right. She passed away in 1995 at the age of 84. Illustrated by: Fiep Westendorp About the illustrator: She illustrated countless Dutch children's books. In 1997, the Dutch Book Association created a special award given only once, in her honor. She passed away in 2004 at the age of 88. Translated by: Kim Hee-jung Recent works: 12 titles total About the translator: Born in Seoul in 1978, she graduated from the Department of Dutch Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. She served as an interpreter when children adopted to the Netherlands returned to visit Korea, and has translated many Dutch books into Korean. She currently works at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Korea.