Description An Emotion Dictionary for Children Who Want to Express Their Feelings "I Want to Say How I Feel!" — An Emotion Expression Dictionary for Kids Expressing emotions accurately is not easy for children. As seen in the common example of kids using the phrase "I'm annoyed" instead of more precise words like "I'm distressed," "I'm upset," "I feel hurt," or "I feel wronged," children often struggle to properly voice what they're feeling and tend to repeat simple expressions instead. This lack of precise emotional expression can make it harder to communicate with friends, parents, or teachers, and can even lead to unnecessary misunderstandings and conflicts. "Nine-Year-Old's Dictionary of the Heart" is a dictionary-style book that presents 80 emotion words in alphabetical order (Korean alphabetical/gana-da order), from "deeply moved" to "contentedly pleased." It introduces situations children commonly encounter in daily life alongside the emotion words that fit each moment. Through concise text and realistic illustrations, young readers can empathize with the depicted situations, vividly experience a range of emotions, and learn the appropriate emotional expression for each context. By reading the explanations, children can understand the precise meaning of each word and learn how to use it in various real-life situations. After reading this book and learning a wide range of emotional vocabulary, young readers will be much better equipped to express their feelings and communicate with others. "I Want to Understand My Own Heart! I Want to Feel Even More!" — A Dictionary of Rich and Specific Expressions Learning a variety of emotional expressions helps children understand their own feelings more accurately. Words like "scared" and "anxious/nervous" have similar but distinct meanings — "scared" fits better when the lights are off at night and it feels like a ghost might appear, while "anxious/nervous" is more fitting when a balloon seems about to pop. Knowing many such similar-yet-different expressions allows for a more nuanced understanding of emotions. "Nine-Year-Old's Dictionary of the Heart" presents emotion words that may seem similar at first glance side by side, helping young readers naturally discover the subtle differences between them. Learning diverse emotional expressions also helps children experience their feelings more richly. When faced with a joyful and pleasant situation, someone who only knows the word "good" will feel differently than someone who also knows words like "delighted," "relieved," "overwhelmed with joy," "proud," "joyful," "exhilarated," and "relieved and refreshed." "Nine-Year-Old's Dictionary of the Heart" includes basic expressions like "good," "bad," "happy," and "sad," as well as more specific and nuanced expressions like "refreshing," "sorrowful," "pitiful," and "affectionate." Through the process of learning such rich and specific emotional vocabulary, young readers will grow into more sensitive and emotionally aware children. Drawing Out Children's Hearts Through Vivid Sentences and Warm Illustrations: A Meeting of Poet Park Sung-woo and Illustrator Kim Hyo-eun "Nine-Year-Old's Dictionary of the Heart" features 80 emotion words carefully selected by poet Park Sung-woo, a beloved lyrical poet representing Korea who is also cherished by young readers for his warm and humorous children's poetry. Through simple sentences, the poet depicts situations children frequently encounter in everyday life, allowing young readers to naturally connect with the emotions portrayed. The vivid, relatable quality of "Nine-Year-Old's Dictionary of the Heart" owes much to the illustrations of artist Kim Hyo-eun. Recently drawing great attention for her picture book "I Am a Subway," Kim Hyo-eun worked closely with poet Park Sung-woo throughout the creation process, striving to express children's emotions in a more intuitive and sensory way. Her illustrations, which portray children's feelings realistically while embracing them with warmth, will greatly help readers vividly experience each emotional expression.