I'm always getting scolded! This is the 99th book in the 'Beatle Book Picture Book' series, "Please Don't Scold Me." This picture book tells the story of a first-grade boy who, whenever he's scolded by his parents or teacher, presses his lips shut, turns his head away, and says nothing in response. It delicately portrays the inner feelings and conflict of a boy who is always being scolded. The realistic illustrations capture the boy's expression as he seems to close his heart off to the parents and teachers who scold him without ever giving him a chance to explain—moving not just children, but adults as well. This book warmly embraces and comforts the closed-off heart of a child who feels hurt or sad every time they're scolded. I'm always getting scolded. I get scolded at home, and I get scolded at school too. I press my lips shut, turn my head away, and say nothing—I just take the scolding. So Mom or my teacher won't get too angry. I got scolded yesterday, and I got scolded today, so I'll probably get scolded tomorrow too. I want to hear someone say, "You're such a good kid." But whenever Mom or my teacher look at me, their faces are always angry. I got scolded for making my little sibling cry while playing together, for fighting with friends who wouldn't let me join their soccer game, and for bringing home a homeless kitten. The Chilseok festival has come. I have to write my wish on a note and hang it on the tree. On my note, I wrote, 'Pleese dont skold me.' But wouldn't you know it, I was the last one to hand mine to the teacher. I know the teacher is going to scold me. But instead, the teacher just quietly gazes at the note... Hardcover edition. ☞ Tip for Parents and Teachers! "Please Don't Scold Me" teaches adults how to open up a child's closed heart.