Description: All of Acorn Village's Characters Make Their Grand Entrance! The characters of Acorn Village truly are something special. There's the oak-tree cameraman who's always snapping photos in search of a big scoop, honest and cheerful Toli from the hat shop, the acorn bakery family, the chinquapin-tree shopkeeper of the acorn bookstore who adores books more than anything, the acorn woodworking family, the kindergarten teachers of Acorn Village, the ring-cupped oak policeman who works to keep the village safe and peaceful, the popular but ever-unconfident writer Suda Ji-i, aspiring singer Sparkle the oak tree, critic Mari-yo the teacher, beloved village elder Grandpa Sawtooth Oak, the acorn taxi driver zooming customers around town... It's a big, bustling family too large to list in full, all living together cozily in Acorn Village. In 'A Year in Acorn Village,' the beloved stars from previous books—the kindergarten, bookstore, police officer, bakery, hat shop, woodworking shop, and more—all make their appearance, quietly weaving their own stories somewhere within the pages and reaching out to readers. Listen closely to the cheerful chatter of the acorns, and let yourself be immersed in a full year of life in Acorn Village. A New Picture Book from Miwa Nakaya, the Master of Character-Driven Picture Books Miwa Nakaya is a beloved picture book author known for creating warm, familiar characters inspired by everyday objects around us—beans, crayons, acorns, and more. A former character designer for Sanrio, she once shared in an interview that she became a picture book author in order to "create timeless characters and picture books that children would love to read again and again." Her 'Broad Bean' series, celebrating the friendship among little bean friends; her 'Black Crayon' series, exploring the preciousness of life; and her 'Vegetable School' series, cheering on children's growth—all have been introduced in Korea and have become beloved, steady bestsellers with readers. Among these, the 'Acorn Village' series, which introduces the everyday lives of people who love their work, has won even greater affection—even though acorns aren't the most familiar of fruits—thanks to its delightful variety of acorn-shaped characters, the hidden stories behind each one, and its warm, endearing look at different professions. Be sure to watch the heartwarming adventures of the Acorn Village friends continue in 'A Year in Acorn Village.'