Description: The revised edition of the world-renowned picture book The Mitten, officially licensed from the original copyright holder, has been published! This new edition combines the illustrator's distinctive, delicately rendered animal drawings set against a snowy forest backdrop with a beautifully polished translation by a professional Russian translator. Hallim Publishing's edition of The Mitten is an officially licensed Korean publication contracted with the original rights holder. A Charming Picture Book That Shines with Repetition and Accumulation On the very first page, a single mitten lies in a snow-covered forest. It looks thick, fluffy, and warm. This mitten was dropped by an old man on his way to gather firewood in the forest. Without noticing, he walks on, leaving the mitten behind. Now, who will claim it? A tiny field mouse scurries by, spots the mitten, and hops right in. "I'm going to live here now!" it declares. On the next page, the mitten—now the mouse's home—stands upright on the ground, taking on the shape of a real house. The second visitor to the mitten is a frog. Hopping along, the frog notices the mitten and asks, "Who, oh who, is living in this mitten?" The mouse and frog introduce themselves, and the frog asks if it too can move in, since it's freezing and about to catch its death of cold. Of course, the mouse lets it in—the mitten is roomy enough for two. But the mouse and frog aren't the only ones who want to live in the mitten. A rabbit arrives, then a fox, then a wolf. As the animals grow larger, the mitten grows more crowded. And who else will come asking to be let in? Each new animal peers into the mitten and asks, "Who, oh who, is living in this mitten?" The animals inside answer and introduce themselves in turn. As more and more animals pile in, the mitten stretches and swells. This repetition and building momentum are the picture book's greatest charm. With each turn of the page, children feel a growing sense of anticipation and satisfaction from the repeated pattern, eagerly wondering how it will all end. When the enormous bear appears and the mitten is stretched to its bursting point, young readers' curiosity and excitement reach their peak. Dressed in clothes, wearing hats, and walking upright on two legs, the animals closely resemble people. Illustrator Evgenii M. Rachev created many works based on folktales rich with humor and lessons, often featuring animals as the main characters. In The Mitten, as in many of his other works, human-like animals take center stage. But it's not just their appearance that resembles people—the animals in The Mitten also show consideration and kindness toward one another, just as people do among friends. Rather than keeping warm alone through the cold winter, the animals in this story make room for their friends, demonstrating the value of living together and helping one another. First published in the 1950s, The Mitten has been cherished by readers around the world for decades. It brings to life a delightful and heartwarming Ukrainian folktale through the delicate, distinctive illustrations of the celebrated picture book artist Evgenii M. Rachev. The decorative pattern bordering the cover adds to the book's exotic charm, and the wonderful illustrations paired with the engaging story elevate this book's appeal to its fullest. The classic yet distinctive artwork captivates not only young readers but adult readers as well. Since its original publication in Russia in the 1950s, The Mitten has been translated and published in many countries around the world. In Korea, it was first published in 1994 and has remained beloved ever since. A second revised edition followed in 2007, and a third edition with a more polished translation was released in 2015. This latest edition features a newly refined translation by a professional Russian translator, along with careful efforts to preserve the rich colors and textures of the original artwork. Hallim Publishing's edition of The Mitten is an officially licensed Korean publication, and more works illustrated by Evgenii M. Rachev are planned for future release. Readers who fall in love with The Mitten are sure to look forward to discovering more of Evgenii M. Rachev's wonderful picture books.