“If I speak in such a thin and small voice, everyone will laugh at me, right?” The secret that the brave lion wants to hide. Imagine the magnificent roar of a lion. It can surprise listeners and make them shrink back in fear, while others might feel a sense of security, thinking that this lion will protect the forest. Could this mighty sound have come from the lion from the very beginning? The author starts with an interesting question and weaves a new legendary tale. Long ago, the king of animals, the lion, overwhelms other animals with his majestic and graceful stride, his shining mane flowing in the wind. Everything seems perfect about this magnificent lion. However, he has something he wants to hide... his small and thin voice. A very small and thin voice from the king of animals, the lion, is hard to imagine. So, every dawn, the lion climbs to the top of a rock where no one is around and desperately prays. He asks to have a big voice. One day, after a hundred days of praying, something miraculous happens to the lion, as if the heavens were moved. Did the lion's wish come true? “Now I can make a loud sound too! Roar! Grrr!” A relatable picture book that humorously and accidentally overcomes serious complexes. This book talks about the lion's secret, that is, his complex. Everyone has weaknesses they want to hide. It could be a weakness that one is born with, like the lion, or one that is discovered over time. Fortunately, the lion learns to somewhat compensate for his weakness in a humorous and accidental way, which later becomes a significant characteristic for the king of animals. Although the lion's complex is not completely resolved. What secrets do you hold? And how do you live with them? Consider that the complexes we each have may actually give us individuality and make us different from others. In other words, the 'unique characteristics' that make us not all the same may stem from weaknesses that everyone secretly harbors. Then, you might be able to accept the complex that you thought made you infinitely small. "Everyone Has Secrets" is not just a special story about a lion from an ancient legend, but rather our story of hiding, hating, trying to overcome our complexes... and ultimately accepting them while living in the present. A striking contrast of three colors shown in silhouettes! A new work by author Ko Hye-jin that poses questions about nature and animals. Author Ko Hye-jin, who is solidifying her place in the picture book world, returns with a legend filled with subtle humor and wit. In this book, she questions the secrets we want to hide, using nature and animals as metaphors. The illustrations, reminiscent of prints or shadow plays, fit well with the mysterious story. The strong contrast of black, blue, and red conveys the message, while the illustrations that only show black silhouettes create a tense atmosphere, adding to the curiosity about the lion's secret hidden beneath the veil. Additionally, the overlapping blue and red create purple, expressing the lion's anxious psyche. The sound words that play a crucial role in the lion's secret harmonize with the images, providing rhythm and dramatic fun. The humorous illustrations and text contrast sharply with the serious and earnest appearance of the lion, creating a picture book that brings out a chuckle.