A story that fills your heart with warm satisfaction, from author An Nyeongdal! Known for gently uncovering the sparkle in small, humble, everyday moments through beloved works like Watermelon Pool, Grandma's Summer Vacation, and Because, An Nyeongdal returns with an even deeper and richer story. In her previous books, a cheerful and lively dog named Merry always made an appearance—and now, at last, Merry takes center stage. This picture book follows the three puppies who come and go from Merry's home, a grandmother who seems gruff but is secretly warm-hearted, Chunja Grandmother who is raising her granddaughter alone, a grandfather from the local store who can still easily lift a sack of rice, and his grown children who visit during the holidays. It's a heartwarming story that embraces all of their stories with tenderness. On New Year's morning, when Grandfather says, 'Let's raise a puppy too,' Dad brings home a puppy from the neighboring village. This is Merry. On her first night in her new home, little Merry whimpers late into the night, missing her mother. But as time passes, she grows quickly into a cheerful country dog who doesn't bark at just anyone, but simply wags her tail. The story gently follows Merry's journey—from meeting a stray dog in the neighborhood, to giving birth to three puppies, to seeing each of them leave one by one, until she's left alone again. Along the way, the book weaves in vivid, lived-in scenes and the stories of the people around her, creating a richer and more layered narrative. Unlike a pampered pet kept indoors today, Merry lives a happy life in the yard—enjoying melons from Grandmother in summer and watching persimmons ripen in fall. She never barks fiercely, only wags her tail warmly at everyone who passes by, growing familiar with time alongside Grandmother. Unlike the author's previous works, this story stays rooted in everyday life rather than drifting into fantasy. Every character has their own story, and the book is filled with a strong sense of daily life—from handwritten dialect in the local speech, to small household items, to richly detailed backgrounds. After reading this picture book brimming with life and stories, you'll feel a deep, comforting warmth fill your heart, as if you've received quiet, heartfelt consolation.