Description This picture book captures a young child's earnest attempt to get dressed all by themselves. Since this is something every child experiences at some point, kids will feel an instant sense of familiarity and be drawn right into the story. As the main character in the book becomes a stand-in for the child themselves, little ones will find themselves repeating words like hand, foot, head, eyes, and nose while mimicking the actions on the page. Through this book, children get to experience firsthand the simple joy that picture books can bring. The illustrations, done mainly in warm greens and oranges, add to this cozy feeling, allowing the book's gentle mood to naturally settle into a child's heart. The author of this picture book is Akiko Hayashi, a Japanese illustrator whose work has been widely introduced in Korea as well. Hayashi has received numerous awards for her picture books in Japan, and her work has also been published in the United States, France, and elsewhere. Her books remain hugely popular with both parents and children in Korea. Publisher's Review This is an everyday-life picture book that naturally teaches children about their own bodies through the process of getting dressed. By following the order of hand, head, face, and foot, the story shows a baby's determined effort to dress independently, building a wonderful sense of accomplishment along the way. Akiko Hayashi's special gift shines through in how vividly and expressively she captures children's faces. About the Author Author: Akiko Hayashi Born in Tokyo, Japan, Akiko Hayashi graduated from the Department of Fine Arts, Faculty of Education, at Yokohama National University. She studied picture book illustration while drawing cuts for magazines such as Mother's Friend (published by Fukuinkan Shoten), and currently lives in Tokyo. She won the 2nd Japan Picture Book Award for What Day Is Today?, the Sankei Children's Publishing Culture Award for Art for Bath Time Is Fun, and the 21st Kodansha Publishing Culture Award for Eunji and the Fluffy Bear. Her many works include My First Errand, Suni and Her Little Brother, My Little Sister Is in the Hospital, Sak Sak Sak, Goodnight Moon, Here Comes My Hand!, Shoes, Shoes, Let's Go!, Eunji and the Fluffy Bear, What Day Is Today?, Let's Be Friends, Today Is a Picnic Day, Don't Go Alone, The Little Goat Who Could Count to Ten, and The Magic Paints of the Forest (all published by Hanlim), among many others. Media Reviews Korean Children's Book Research Society: This everyday-life picture book portrays a young child's determined attempts to dress themselves. As readers follow the dressing scenes, they naturally pick up words like hand, foot, and head in sequence. Turning the pages, children can gradually experience the story's buildup and its satisfying climax. It's a book that beautifully captures the behavior and spirit of toddlers eager to do everything on their own. Hanuri's Recommended Books: Akiko Hayashi's plump, adorable illustrations of children give every parent the feeling of watching their very own baby. As the baby struggles to put on a big shirt of mom's all alone, there's a real sense of pride each time a hand, head, face, and foot pops through in turn. That last stubborn foot causes a bit of a fuss, with plenty of grunting and effort, but the baby's beaming face at the moment of success is utterly lovable.