Description 'Word Chain'—the magic spell that turns even a tiring hike into pure fun! On a bright weekend, Geurin and his dad head out to the mountains together, both looking a little concerned about their round bellies. Geurin thought any time with dad would be fun, but just ten minutes into the hike, he's already worn out and bored, wanting nothing more than to rest. That's when Geurin comes up with a clever idea—suggesting they play the word chain game with his dad. "Hiking!" "Landslide!" "Attitude!" ... Wait, what?! Once the word chain game begins, Geurin's steps grow lighter and lighter. The more they play, the more delightful imaginings and laughter fill the air. Before long, Geurin shouts "Slam dunk!" and leaps up as if sinking a basketball into a hoop, and the once-tedious mountain trail transforms—like magic—into a scene from a spy movie featuring "drama" and "James Bond." Along the way, Geurin even drifts into cherished memories from his childhood. But perhaps the real magic of the word chain game lies not in the words themselves, but in the deep love a father has for his son, and the affection shining through Geurin's bright smile back at his dad. On a sunny autumn day out with your child, try casting this magic spell yourselves—you might just find your hearts connecting anytime, anywhere! From parent to child, and from that child to the next... the endless thread of family bonds and love. As a penalty for losing the word chain game, Dad promises to treat Geurin to a bowl of sundaetguk (Korean blood sausage soup). Explaining how to enjoy it for the first time, Dad's face lights up with excitement. "Add a spoonful of seasoning sauce, / season it with salted shrimp. / Chives are good too. / First, scoop out the meat and eat it, / and once about half the meat is left, mix in the rice—it's delicious that way." As Geurin takes his first spoonful of rice mixed into the soup, Dad happily adds a bit of radish kimchi on top and gently brings up a story from his own childhood. As it turns out, Geurin's dad has his own cherished memory of the very first time his parents treated him to sundaetguk, back when he was about Geurin's age! Watching his son enjoy one of his own favorite foods seems to fill Geurin's dad with quiet happiness—and perhaps, decades ago, his own parents felt that same warm, touching feeling. Bridging decades through a single bowl of soup, Geurin and his father—back when he was a boy—look remarkably alike as they eat. A heartwarming story about our children, our families! Korea's beloved everyday-fantasy picture book series—'Kim Young-jin Picture Book'! Known as the "dad author" for his vivid, true-to-life episodes that resonate deeply with readers, Kim Young-jin returns with a heartfelt new title. While his previous works, Mom, I'm Coming! and Dad, I'm Coming!, tenderly portrayed the depth of parental love, his newest book, Word Chain, warmly captures the everyday bonds that quietly strengthen a family. What begins as a game to pass the time on a boring hike becomes something more—each word connecting to the next, just as the bond between father and son grows stronger with every exchange. These small, ordinary moments—sometimes sparking cherished memories—come across as cozy and warm to readers, while Kim Young-jin's signature imaginative illustrations fill every page with delightful detail. Just like the endless chain of words in this playful game, discover the warm story of family love passed down—from grandparents to parents, and from parents to children.