Description: A wordplay nursery rhyme collection featuring the poems of Korea's beloved poet Choi Seung-ho, set to music by top composer Bang Si-hyuk — the creative force behind countless pop hits. Includes 21 songs, among them "Monkey," sung by 2AM's Jo Kwon, plus poems featured in elementary school textbooks. Since its original publication in March 2005, the beloved "Choi Seung-ho's Wordplay Poems" series has sold over 130,000 copies in Korea and remains a favorite among readers. Now, it has been reborn as "Choi Seung-ho & Bang Si-hyuk's Wordplay Nursery Rhymes Collection." This is the first children's song collection featuring composer Bang Si-hyuk, who has led Korea's pop music scene with numerous chart-topping hits. The album blends swing, jazz, and musical-theater styles with playful poems, delivering a refreshing and delightful surprise. By beautifully capturing the fun and unique qualities of wordplay poetry, this collection lets children experience the beauty and joy of the Korean language while nurturing their emotional growth through diverse musical styles. The 21 songs, selected from five poetry collections (Vowels, Animals, Consonants, Metaphors, and Rhythm), come with an included CD. The title track, "Monkey," performed by 2AM's Jo Kwon, adds a familiar and friendly touch. Sheet music is included at the back of the book so children can enjoy playing the songs themselves. The "Wordplay Poems" series broke away from the meaning-centered structure of traditional children's poetry, pioneering a unique style that fully embraces the sounds and musicality of the Korean language — sparking a new trend in children's poetry. Biryongso has hosted a variety of events highlighting the charm of wordplay, such as drum-accompanied wordplay and rap-based wordplay sessions, giving children many opportunities to experience the joy of poetry with their whole bodies. This nursery rhyme collection is the fruit of these ongoing efforts. The sophisticated and witty illustrations by artist Yoon Jung-ju, winner of the Silver Prize at the Saessak Cartoon Awards, add extra charm to the book. ■ A High-Quality Song Collection by Top Composer and Producer Bang Si-hyuk This is the first children's song collection by composer Bang Si-hyuk, who has led Korea's pop music industry with hits such as 2AM's "Even If I Die, I Can't Let You Go," Homme's "He Just Eats Well," and Baek Ji-young's "Like a Bullet Shot" and "Sweetheart in My Ear." To take on this new challenge, Bang Si-hyuk visited preschools to seek advice from current teachers and thoroughly analyzed existing children's song collections. He personally oversaw the entire production process — composition, arrangement, performance, and vocals — creating a truly high-quality album. This collection includes not only traditional-style children's songs but also swing, jazz, and musical-theater arrangements. Depending on the structure and content of each poem, lively and fun songs alternate with lyrical, beautiful ones, keeping listeners engaged and delighted throughout. Through these fresh new songs, children can experience and learn not only the joy of poetry but also the richness of music with their whole hearts. ■ Learn the Joy of Korean Language and Hangeul Through Song "Choi Seung-ho & Bang Si-hyuk's Wordplay Nursery Rhymes Collection" is designed to help children naturally learn Hangeul while listening to music. Songs featuring repeated phrases and sounds — like "Aya-eoyeo-oyo-uyu-eui," "Eat dust, eat dust," and "Spider, spider, big spider" — encourage children to sing along and follow the text, sparking interest in letters and helping them learn to read. The text is also printed larger than in previous poetry collections, helping children recognize not just the sounds and rhythms of Korean but also the shapes of the letters themselves. Through these wordplay songs, children can learn a variety of words, savor their sounds and meanings, and discover the fun and unique characteristics of the Korean language. ■ Vivid and Humorous Illustrations That Add to the Fun The witty and lively illustrations by artist Yoon Jung-ju, winner of the Silver Prize at the Saessak Cartoon Awards, bring extra charm to the poems. Using delicate pen lines and light watercolor, the illustrations vividly and cleverly capture the characters' expressions and movements, making the poems easy to connect with and highlighting small details of humor that might otherwise be missed. The playful and humorous scenes are sure to bring smiles throughout the book.