1.
Mysterious Herb Shop
2.
Guardian of Hoyaksan Mountain
3.
Suspicious guest
4.
Sannyangi's sincerity
5.
Exciting Hoyak Mart
6.
Haha, Grandma's Treasure
Author's Note

“A mountain without tigers is protected by wild cats!”
A mischievous cat that looks just like a child has arrived.

The winner of the children's book category of the 29th Changbi 'Good Children's Book' manuscript contest, 'Hohodang Sannyangi', depicts the hilarious antics of the wild cat Sannyangi as he tries to protect Mt. Hoyak.
The wildcat is strong and smart enough to never forget a scent it has smelled once.
However, because of his impatient nature, he often makes mistakes even when running simple errands.
He is such a troublemaker that he recklessly uses the precious medicinal herbs that Grandma Hoho treasures to drive away the people who have come to find out the secret of Hohodang.


But the cat's heart is as strong as that of the old woman who protects him.
To help the old woman Hoho fulfill her responsibility as the guardian of the mountain, the mountain cat runs around busily.
Although he may look awkward, he resembles a child who puts his heart into something he loves.
Any child who has ever cared for a family member who became their first world and a new friend will naturally be able to connect with a wild cat.
Sannyangi, a cat with soft fur and chubby cheeks like injeolmi, will be a cute friend to children.

A quick-thinking friend, a sinister villain, a lovable little person…
An experience of hospitality that builds up step by step with colorful characters

In 『Hohodang Sannyangi』, there are various animal characters that children will find familiar.
The flying squirrel, Orami, keeps nagging at the mountain cat's movements with its big eyes sparkling.
He is also a quick-witted friend who encourages the mountain cat while cleverly taking the acorns he likes.
Meanwhile, the sly old man who is targeting Hohodang adds excitement to the story.
It would also be fun for young readers to find people around them who resemble the characters in "Hohodang Sannyangi."

The main character, Sannyangi, solves the tasks given to him one by one.
It is a familiar yet customized structure for young readers who are new to reading books.
The mountain cat scolds “rude people” who do not respect the mountains and nature, and goes on his first exciting errand to the “Hoyak Mart” in the village where people live.
Although I still get angry because I am still clumsy, I am moving forward step by step.
The scene where the wild cat, who has set out for the human village for the first time, successfully completes his mission and meets the “little person” Songi and receives a warm welcome is deeply moving.
A child's growth does not end with completing tasks.
By reading 『Hohodang Sannyangi』, young readers will accumulate experiences of hospitality within themselves and achieve healthy growth.

In the love of adults who wait and encourage
A child who grows by making mistakes to his or her heart's content

For young readers, the world is both an object of curiosity and a place of unknown fear.
If you have ever been alone, especially if you remember finally breaking down and crying, this is even more true.
Although Sannyangi always appears cheerful, deep inside, memories of being abandoned in the past are cast like a shadow.
One night, when Grandma Hoho doesn't return, a worried Sannyangi wonders, "Could Grandma have abandoned me?" and a mean old man comes to visit.
The wild cat, who lost his grandmother's 'Treasure No. 1', becomes dejected, feeling like everything is his fault.
Hoho, instead of coming back and nagging the wild cat, she pretends to be indifferent and listens to the wild cat's feelings affectionately as usual.

It is love that leads children into the world.
The strength to try even when immature, and to take another step even when failing, all comes from love.
That is why the existence of the old lady who takes in abandoned wild cats and watches over them with unchanging love is so precious and beautiful.
At the end of the story, it is revealed that Grandma Hoho's number one treasure was the perilla leaves that Sannyangi first gave to Grandma Hoho.
Hoho, it is the moment when the grandmother's love is confirmed and the heart that was bothering the mountain cat melts away like snow.
"Hohodang Sannyangi" clearly conveys the power of love to children who are about to take new steps forward.
I hope that young readers will gain the confidence that they have an adult like Grandma Hoho with them, and that they will be able to grow up healthily, making mistakes to their heart's content, like a wild cat.

In 『Hohodang Sannyangi』, you can feel the love of Grandma Hoho who treats Sannyangi, a wild and immature cat from Hoyak Mountain, with great care.
If there is an adult like Grandma around, children will have the belief that they can live a wonderful life no matter how rough the world is.
Haha, Grandma is a person who takes in abandoned wild cats and protects them with unchanging care.
The mischievous, curious, and often incapable of running errands, Sannyangi, as a proxy for children, expresses unique psychological characteristics that draw the reader into the story.
The love of a great adult who warmly embraces even the mistakes of a child makes us realize that the existence of a wild cat that causes trouble is precious.
This warm and precious heart is the greatest strength of 『Hohodang Sannyangi』.

_From the judges' comments (Ahn Mi-ran, Ivandi, Won Jong-chan)