Description "Vocabulary and expression skills grow through stories that teach the meaning of words!" "Kids use even more words than adults do! A book perfectly matched to the school curriculum." "Children who are just learning to read discover the real charm of Hangeul." — Reader reviews of My Heart ㅅㅅㅎ Meet real school life through fun letter play! A new picture book by author Kim Ji-young, the creator of My Heart ㅅㅅㅎ, has arrived. My Heart ㅅㅅㅎ, which wove together children's feelings through playful wordplay, won the Grand Prize at the 1st Sakyejul Picture Book Award and was beloved by readers of all ages for the joy of forming many different words from the same consonants and for its delicate portrayal of emotion. My Friend ㅇㅅㅎ carries on that letter-play concept while presenting a completely new style in its consonant sounds, color palette, and story. In particular, the storyline follows the main character as she meets new friends, adding an extra layer of narrative enjoyment. The words featured in the book also expand into different parts of speech—adverbs, verbs, and more—helping to broaden vocabulary. This new book carries a fresh atmosphere while still feeling warm and familiar, as the same short-haired heroine from the previous book returns to greet us again. Follow along as she carefully examines her own feelings throughout her school life—with a new classroom, new friends, and new letters! We moved again. Will I have a friend there? Making new friends is nerve-wracking for everyone. Moving to a new place takes courage even for adults—so how must it feel for children? The moment you open this book, you can sense exactly how she feels. "Again?" the main character thinks, gritting her teeth at the news of yet another move. In the next scene, she stands apart from her new school, looking small and uncertain. For children, moving often means changing schools. Just the thought of leaving old friends behind and having to make new ones brings a wave of worry: "Will I have a friend there too?" For children who are just beginning to experience social life, friendships at school are an incredibly important part of daily life. Through relationships with many different friends, they experience and learn a wide range of emotions as they grow. Looking around for someone who feels like a good match, working up the nerve to say even a single word to a friend they'd like to get closer to—these moments can feel careful and nerve-wracking. This book understands and empathizes with those feelings, offering gentle reassurance that says, "It's okay." As you follow the main character building relationships at her new school, you'll discover the complicated feelings of disappointment, jealousy, and reconciliation that come with friendship—along with the secret to growing closer through understanding and accepting each other's differences. It's a story that cheers on every moment of a child's school life, even the clumsy, uncertain steps toward making friends. Let's talk about my friends, my feelings Letter play that opens children's hearts This book captures moments that almost every child has experienced. Even without having gone through a move to a new school, any child starting school for the first time or beginning a new school year will recognize these same feelings. Author Kim Ji-young designed the illustrations so that children can easily relate to the story and recall their own experiences. Familiar school spaces—the classroom, the cafeteria, the playground—appear in each scene, adding warmth and familiarity, while the bright yellow and blue color scheme creates a fresh, lively school atmosphere. Alongside the many words formed through wordplay, the emojis that appear throughout are also a clever storytelling tool hidden by the author. As you read this picture book together, try talking about difficult feelings in a way that feels easier and more fun. This is a picture book that feels like a true friend—one that listens with empathy so children can freely share their own stories.