Description * Learn to count, recognize numbers, and understand text all at once! In the field where Hana's mom and dad happily dig up carrots together, the villagers are busy harvesting fresh potatoes, corn, cabbage, and more. Look at the panel on the right and count from one to ten. In the fields, neighbors help each other gather the crops they've tended so carefully all year long. When neighbors lend a hand with hard work, the work goes faster—and the bonds between them grow stronger! This book covers numbers from 1 to 100 in a way that's easy for children to learn, using familiar everyday settings like the market, kindergarten, school, and the bus. Through the story, children naturally build the ability to count appropriately for different situations—something that can be confusing even after learning numbers. Enjoy finding hidden pictures tucked away throughout the book as you learn numbers in a fun and exciting way! Any vague resistance or fear of numbers will fade away, and numbers will start to feel more familiar. While children are absorbed in the hidden picture hunt and learning numbers, their 'thinking power'—the ability to understand both numbers and language—will grow by leaps and bounds. * A heartwarming story about our neighbors, with a touching ending! In Hana's village, 80-year-old grandmothers are common, and there are even 90- and 95-year-old grandmothers. Who is the oldest person in the village? For the village's special day, everyone rolls up their sleeves to help out. They prepare delicious food for 100 people, along with a special cake and a beautiful bouquet of flowers. This funny, witty story reveals the everyday life of our families, our village, and our neighbors—life that may look the same every day but is actually a little different each time. Following the main character, Hana, as she observes her neighbors, readers encounter 100 different worlds, each one unique. Along the way, they come to savor the flavors of life, one by one, in a deep and meaningful way. With its special, heartwarming ending, this book broadens our perspective on the world we live in and the neighbors and people within it. It offers a chance to view the world with healthy values, and encourages readers to think about what role they can play as members of their community—and even the world. After reading this book, children will understand the importance of neighbors and treat the people around them with even warmer hearts. * Rich, detailed, and vibrant illustrations packed with charm! 100 People Live in Our Village is the debut picture book by illustrator Minky, beloved for her colorful characters and illustrations full of delightful objects. Minky fills every page with vivid, richly detailed scenes of places where people gather—rice cake shops, flower shops, train stations—along with adorable animals enjoying their busy days together, and the many natural elements, objects, and props that fill everyday life. Her signature charming and cheerful art style vividly captures the expressions and actions of people and animals alike, effectively conveying layered emotions and making the story even richer. This book is sure to delight longtime fans who've been waiting for the artist's new work, as well as readers discovering her art for the very first time.