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THE LEGEND OF THE KING WATERMELON

Written and Illustrated by Lee Gee Eun

An old lady comes across a round-shaped creature rolling on the road. Is it a pig? a ball? It is Suba, the king watermelon who used to be a flying dragon before its wings were taken by a two-headed dragon. Will the old lady be able to  help Suba?

Rights sold: Simplified and Complex Chinese

Hardback / 225 x 270 mm / 72 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig

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A WINTER TOWN

Written and Illustrated by Naomiyang

A young girl sets out on a trip to a Winter Town, where snow-covered forests and the appearance of deer in the backyard create a magical and enchanting winter atmosphere. Fantastic and glamorous illustrations capture the sense of wonder and beauty of this magical winter setting.

Hardback / 210 x 285 / 48 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig

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ESCAPE FROM A ZOO

Written and Illustrated by So-ri Kim

A suspenseful picture book about a chase between humans and animals. Some animals have escaped from a zoo and are successfully hiding using their physical features. A colourful hide and seek. Winner of the 4th Woongjin Junior Picture Book Contest.

Hardback / 290 x 204 / 44 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig

A BABY HAS COME

Written and Illustrated by Ju-mi Le

A beautiful baby, like an angel, has finally arrived at home. But however hard the parents try; the baby won’t stop crying. How can they bring peace to the baby at home?

Hardback / 224 x 262 mm / 52 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig

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FOUR SEASONS HOT SPRING

Written by Soon-Jae Shin and illustrated by Ju-mi Lee

When spring appeared, Grandpa Acorn started to clean up the hot tub and spa tools to welcome his guests coming out of hibernation. The first guest was hardly recognizable, covered in dirt and with wild fur. But he soon retrieved his appearance with the help of Grandpa Acorn.

Hardback / 235 x 240 / 48 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig

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THE JELLYFISH BUS

Written and Illustrated by Su-hyun Lee

Jellyfish works as a bus and loves its job. One day, it is asked to leave as it can no longer compete with faster means of transport. For the first time, Jellyfish sets out on a journey to the deepest parts of the ocean. It meets unique deep-sea fish/creatures who have never left their habitat. Jellyfish is willing to drive them connecting the ocean depths with a deep-sea night market.

Rights sold: English, Spanish, Complex & Simplified Chinese

Hardback / 220 x 280 mm / 56 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig

WAIT FOR ME, I WILL WAIT FOR YOU

Written by Lee Juck and illustrated by Lee Jinhee

Do you ever look up at the stars shining far, far away and wonder if they ever get lonely? This is the story of a lonely little star, and a fiery-tailed comet that appears in a flash—only to disappear just as suddenly.

Rights sold: English & Simplified Chinese

Hardback / 235 x 253 / 64 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig

THE WOLVES PASSING THROUGH THE GREY CITY

Written and Illustrated by I-soo Jeon

The wolves felt strange passing through the city. People, sitting in front of their computers, didn’t have ears and lips. The wolves thought people had changed as they never listened to each others. On their way, the wolves met a boy who has never heard of nature. The boy followed them to the thick green forest. Years later, he returned to the city to spread his love of nature.

Hardback / 235 x 253 / 64 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig

THE CONFUSING MAZE WORLD

Written and Illustrated by Umjijjang-kkngnyangso

Far away lies a land known as ‘The Kingdom of Maze Land.’ One day, the aging King decides to hand over his throne.  But the King’s children have ambitions of their own. The King respects his children’s choices and decides to select the next king among his people. “I will give this Kingdom to the one who finds their way through and out of the Kingdom.”

A unique activity picture book with mazes on every spread.  Umjijjang-kkngnyangso is a group that writes fun but not light-hearted stories.

Hardback / 195 x 290 mm / 48 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig

MY GRANDMA JANE

Written by Soon-Jae Shin and illustrated by Ju-mi Lee

“Are you maybe sick?” Mom asked in a worried tone as soon as I returned from school. “Your face is flushed.” But I am totally fine…. Maybe my heart is beating just a bit faster, and my face seems a little red. That’s all. This all started in PE class.

If Jane Goodall had a grand daughter that just fell in love, what stories would she tell? This illustrated book started from that kind of curiosity.

Hardback / 210 x 285 / 52 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig