JiHyeon Lee is a South Korean artist. She studied media art at Kaywon School of Art & Design and illustration at HILLS (Hankuk Illustration School). She lives in Seoul, South Korea. This is her second book.
This remarkable wordless picture book bursts with buoyant energy as a boy finds the key to a long-unopened door and makes his way from drabness to a joyful, magical land. -The New York Times, Editors' Choice A New York Times Notable Book of the Year A unique take on meaningful themes of open-mindedness and inclusion make this an instant classic. -School Library Journal, starred review A joyous celebration of differences and likenesses and harmony. --The New York Times This remarkable wordless picture book bursts with buoyant energy as a boy finds the key to a long-unopened door and makes his way from drabness to a joyful, magical land. --The New York Times, Editors' Choice This quiet fable feels both relevant and timeless. --Shelf Awareness A wonderland as wondrous and wild as Alice's, but one where the improbable becomes not a source of confusion and fright but of pure mirth. --Brain Pickings Readers will be drawn to its quiet charm and welcoming message of inclusion. --Kirkus Reviews Expands kids' mindsets and shows them that the world is a marvelous place where anything is possible - as long as they have a spirit of curiosity and exploration. --Cool Mom Picks Wordless and unusual, this story is about a boy who follows a bug and uses a special key to open a door that leads to a different world. He spends a special afternoon on a picnic where he meets many creatures, watches a wedding, then returns home. Use this for a writing prompt or discussion. --Imagination Soup