Description "Somewhere out on the savanna, happiness is waiting for you!" The adventure of Patu, a little rhino who sets off across the vast grasslands in search of happiness The Blue Lion Wanini series, which tells the story of Wanini—a small and weak lioness who grows into the leader of her pride—has continued into new volumes thanks to the passionate support of young readers. Book 4, a side story within the series, follows the adventures of Patu, a one-year-old black rhino who lives on the same savanna as Wanini's pride. In June 2020, author Lee Hyun learned the news that an endangered black rhino had been born in Serengeti National Park. Inspired by young readers who wished for animals other than lions to have their own voice in the story, she conceived of Patu's tale. Because of his small size and not-yet-grown horn, Patu struggles to project the dignity expected of a rhino, and his mother's overprotectiveness makes it hard for him to make friends, leaving him lonely and bored. Through the author's warm and affectionate portrayal, Patu is transformed into a curious, warmhearted adventurer. Fragile yet brave, and able to respect those different from himself, Patu's journey broadens readers' horizons as it intertwines with the fierce, vivid lives of the wild animals striving to survive on the endless savanna. "On the savanna, everyone shines in their own color." The wisdom of nature, where different beings live together Patu's journey begins with a single remark from a zebra he happens to meet one day. Unlike Patu, who has never once seen another young rhino like himself, the zebra tells him that he met a rhino once while traveling. Gripped by curiosity about new grasslands and the possibility of a rhino friend, Patu secretly slips away from his mother's side one night to join the zebra and a herd of wildebeest on their journey. Contrary to what he imagined, the journey turns out to be one hardship after another. But along the way, Patu meets many different animals and comes to understand nature's own order—that everyone lives on the savanna in their own way. "Patu was not the only one who was one-of-a-kind on the savanna. No two horns are exactly alike. Everyone shines in their own color. No matter what hardships come, everyone runs across the savanna bravely." (p. 162) To taste the joy of setting foot in new grasslands, Patu learns courage from the zebra and wildebeest, who travel despite their fear of crocodiles and lions. From the elephants—who, despite being a different species, cherish the baby rhino and protect Patu to the very end—he learns the meaning and wisdom of coexistence. A wild dog friend who is willing to risk his own life for Patu teaches him about friendship, trust, and a noble sense of responsibility. These vivid, individual stories of diverse wild animals are brought to life through the outstanding illustrations of artist Oh Yoon-hwa, adding vitality to the book. For readers who have long imagined the other creatures living on the savanna alongside Wanini's pride, this volume offers a delightful new perspective. Cheering on every young life in the world, the great journey of The Blue Lion Wanini continues On his way home after hearing that something dangerous has happened to his mother, Patu stops at a rhino conservation center in the national park, where he finally meets the rhino friend he has always dreamed of. For a black rhino, who so often meets a cruel end at the hands of humans, survival on the savanna is never guaranteed—but Patu resolves to survive no matter what, so that he can see his precious friend again someday. As he bids his friend a bittersweet farewell, Patu repeats the words his mother always used to say: "Don't get sick, don't get hurt, and grow up safely." It is Patu's own firm resolution, and it also reflects the sincere wish the author extends to every young life—believing, as she does, that it is thanks to children that The Blue Lion Wanini continues on. Having returned to readers after a long wait, The Blue Lion Wanini series is sure to be cherished as a story that steadfastly accompanies readers on their own journeys of facing themselves with courage, just as Patu did. Meanwhile, Wanini—who makes a surprise appearance during Patu's travels—has now prepared to become a mother herself, and sets off for a quiet patch of grass to give birth safely. The story of The Blue Lion Wanini, ever expanding in scope and depth, is set to continue.