A tender, clumsy, yet heartfelt story of children experiencing their first fight and their first apology! Pengi had an upsetting day today. Maybe that's why even the bedtime story Mom reads doesn't feel fun. Noticing Mom's worried look, Pengi finally opens up about what's been bothering her: her kindergarten friend Tayo pushed her and cut in line, and it hurt her feelings. Mom's comforting words help for a moment, but the very next day, while waiting for the kindergarten bus, Tayo cuts in front of Pengi again. Furious this time, Pengi decides to pay Tayo back for everything he's done — she pushes him, cuts in line, and even hides his toy. From then on, tension builds between Pengi and Tayo. Whether lining up, sitting in class, or spotting a cool toy, the two end up competing and fighting over everything. As the fighting continues, both children start to feel uneasy, and even kindergarten — once so much fun — becomes a place they dread going to. Seeing how upset Pengi and Tayo are, their moms step in with comforting words: "Want to know a magic phrase Mom uses sometimes? It's a little bit of magic I use too. If you say 'I'm sorry' and 'It's okay,' you'll be friends again in no time — maybe even closer than before." — From the story The next day, Pengi and Tayo end up paired together for block-building time at kindergarten. Will they be able to make up using the magic words their moms taught them? A Magic Phrase From a Parent's Heart, for Children Still Learning How to Connect: 'I'm Sorry' and 'It's Okay' At kindergarten, children build social skills by meeting all kinds of friends. Meeting many different friends can mean more fun, but differences between them can also lead to small conflicts and arguments — just as Tayo the quick-footed ostrich's energetic behavior led to a misunderstanding with Pengi the penguin. But even though the kids in the Green Class are all so different, they share one thing in common: when trouble arises, they all cry out for "Mom!" Pengi's and Tayo's moms don't step in to solve the children's problems for them. Instead, they listen, empathize with their hurt feelings, offer gentle guidance, and trust their children enough to let them work things out. Thanks to this support, Pengi and Tayo bravely resolve their conflict on their own. 'I'm Sorry, It's Okay' is a book made with a parent's wish that children find the courage to make up with their friends. Read this book together with children who aren't sure how to make peace after a fight — it will give them the courage they need. Even after a quarrel, this story shows how a healthy friendship can be rebuilt through honest reconciliation. A Kindergarten Fantasy Picture Book by Father-Author Kim Young-jin! Known for capturing special everyday moments and bringing children's stories vividly to life, author Kim Young-jin returns with the second book in his 'Red Brick Kindergarten' series. While the first book, 'My First Day of Kindergarten,' portrayed the nervous excitement of a child's first day, 'I'm Sorry, It's Okay' tells the story of the friendship between Pengi and Tayo, two lively and distinct members of the cheerful Green Class. Starting from Pengi's misunderstanding of Tayo's energetic, always-running-around behavior, the story unfolds through a fight and the courageous process of making up, all captured in Kim Young-jin's signature lively text and artwork. In particular, the humorous and richly detailed fantasy illustrations that appear after Pengi and Tayo reconcile seem to offer encouragement to any child hesitating to make peace after a quarrel. Read this book to children who are upset after a fight. It takes real courage to say 'I'm sorry,' but the moment those words are spoken, their hurt feelings will melt away in the most wonderful way. And what if they fight again? Don't worry — we'll always have the magic words: 'I'm sorry' and 'It's okay!'