Twelve beautiful trees, gifted to children! Twelve Month Tree Child is a picture book by Choi Sook-hee, the beloved author of Will You Be My Friend and What Kind of Seed Are You, known for her warm and lovely illustrations. From the camellia and plum trees that bloom first in the cold season, to the winter jasmine and magnolia that brighten spring days, to the wisteria and zelkova that cast cool shade, to the pomegranate and oak trees that bear jewel-like fruit, to the rose of Sharon and pine tree that symbolize Korea—this picture book selects the most beautiful tree for each month of the year and gifts one to each child. Within the book's twelve months, the tree that is most beautiful in each month becomes the tree of the month a child is born in. The children of the twelve months take after the character of their trees. The January child, like the camellia that blooms its first flower in winter, soars energetically and is the first to welcome the new year, full of curiosity. The June child, like the zelkova standing at the village entrance casting a great shade, has a broad and generous heart. The October child, like the oak tree that bears clusters of acorns to feed the creatures of the mountain, is thoughtful and deep. Each child holds their own special uniqueness, and each child's dream is precious in its own way. Just as trees gather one by one to form a lush forest, each beautiful dream that our children nurture comes together to create a richer world. Through this picture book, the author encourages and comforts children so that they may freely pursue their precious dreams. Trees are truly precious beings—they give us fresh air, delicious fruit, and beautiful flowers that delight our eyes. Since ancient times, great old trees have been revered as guardian spirits protecting villages, and people planted good trees in their homes to invite good fortune. From royal court paintings to folk paintings, trees have been depicted to express noble spirit. Folk paintings are simple, pure works that capture the wishes of people in the past for blessings and long, healthy lives. Having studied folk painting, the author naturally weaves its techniques into her illustrations. Through her twelve-month tree paintings, readers will feel a sense of wonder and gratitude toward nature, along with a desire to cherish and beautifully nurture the small, precious moments of life.