★New York Times · New York Public Library Best Children's Book of the Year ★Kirkus Reviews, Chicago Public Library, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Book of the Year, etc. ★Selected as 'Book of the Year' by over 12 leading American institutions! The picture book "Fireworks" depicts a day in the life of two sisters joyfully enjoying summer despite the sweltering heat. Through the two children welcoming the bursting fireworks, it showcases the healthy energy and joy that children possess. This captivating work, enveloped in vibrant colors, gained worldwide attention after winning the 2026 Caldecott Medal. The soft yet powerful illustrations by artist Katia Cheng, combined with the poetic and gentle prose of author Matthew Burgess, enrich the emotional depth of the book. The Korean edition is published with a delicate translation by children's literature critic Kim Ji-eun, conveying the warmth of the original work. A refreshing party just for us that bursts through the midsummer heat! On a hot summer day, the young sisters set out to run an errand for their grandmother. As they walk, the scorching sun intensifies the heat of the city, but the two children cannot stop their joyful steps. Like any other children in the city, they do not miss the toys they encounter along the way. The street hydrant spraying cold water, the park's fountain, the stylish street musician, the sweet watermelon, and the salsa music flowing from the shops all serve to cool the sisters down. When they return home, as darkness begins to fall, they climb up to the rooftop side by side for the moment they have been eagerly waiting for. Moments later, the fireworks begin across the bridge. The two children fill their hearts with the dazzling fireworks that fill the sky, embracing the peak of the hot summer. A picture book that makes you look forward to a sparkling summer even more. For children, summer is a season that becomes hotter with play. After spending summer stacking exciting memories day by day, they grow up in a flash. The children's expressions of excitement and joy shine as brightly as the summer sun. The sisters in the picture book show the pure and lovely exuberance of children without filters. As their excitement grows, the colors surrounding the children become increasingly intense. The colors depicting summer mornings, afternoons, and evenings are also points to note in this work. The sparkling morning sunlight is as clear as the children's faces, and the water from the hydrant contrasts with the midday heat, refreshing to the heart. The red twilight sky cast over the retreating heat heightens the anticipation for the magnificent fireworks. The colorful fireworks bursting against the black sky take readers into a world of fantasy. The peak moment when the fireworks burst the most is crafted as an expanding page, offering overwhelming emotion as if viewing a grand poster. At the end of the splendid fireworks, it leaves a pleasant aftertaste, like a cool and soft summer blanket.