Anthony Browne's new book, with a deeper and more profound sensibility.

Anthony Browne, a world-renowned picture book author who is also greatly loved in Korea, has returned to us with a work that stands out for its narrative after a long time.
The title itself arouses curiosity: "Me, Scruffy, and the Sea."
Anthony Browne has been producing many short works that are imbued with his signature wit and satire.
This book is a work that preserves the author's signature satirical elements and wit, while also being deeply profound and full of emotion.
With its lyrical and moving narrative, this is a welcome and engaging work that allows us to meet Anthony Browne as the 'magician of storytelling' after a long time.
The surging sea, the horizon stretching out in the distance, the backs of a boy and a dog facing the sea.
The cover itself makes you wonder what kind of story will unfold.
The story of Danny, who goes for a walk along the beach with his dog Scruffy, and encounters an unexpected incident is as exciting as watching a short movie, drawing readers into the story.


Just like looking at a work of art displayed in an art gallery, each and every detail of the painting is meticulously drawn and captivating.
In particular, in this work, the sea, which serves as the background of the story, appears repeatedly, and you can see the sea's appearance changing slightly depending on the psychological state of the main character, Danny.
In the beginning of the story, when Danny is depressed, the sky and the sea are completely dark, reflecting Danny's psychology.
Even the houses on the street look like they have sad faces.
But after experiencing the miraculous event with Scruffy, the sky and the sea are incredibly clear and refreshing, as if to represent Danny's joy.
Also, instead of showing Danny's gloomy face directly, there is still the fun of appreciating Anthony Browne's signature hidden picture-like drawings, such as the gloomy face drawn on the rock Danny is holding.


Beautiful paintings with deep emotions and a story that is both affectionate and full of twists and turns.
"Me, Scruffy, and the Sea" is a captivating work that will captivate not only fans who have been waiting for Anthony Browne's next book, but also readers who are new to his work.


"Open your eyes wide and look carefully.
How do you know what's there?
Things you can learn if you look closely without passing by

When Danny complains that the ocean is boring and always the same, his mother tells him otherwise.
If you open your eyes wide and look closely, you might be able to see something new.
As Danny's mom said, there may actually be a lot of things we miss because we don't look closely enough.
If you look closely, the houses on the street have expressions, the clouds in the sky have shapes as if they are trying to tell a story, and if you look closely at the pebbles on the beach, they all seem to resemble something.
Danny discovers the joy of taking a walk along the beach with Scruffy and observing the everyday things around him.
Through Danny's appearance and the delicate and witty illustrations hidden throughout the book, Anthony Browne conveys the message that everything in our daily lives that we pass by without a second thought actually has its own meaning if we look closely.


"You are my hero!"
The miracle that happens when you don't turn a blind eye to someone's difficulties

Danny sees people cheering as they look out at the sea, and looks in that direction curiously.
I saw a small person waving and shouting in the distant sea.
Unlike the people who were just watching with interest, Danny looked at the sea more closely.
And then you realize something is strange.
I found out that someone had fallen into the sea.
But no one but Danny stepped forward to help the man who had fallen into the sea.
The people who had been waving and cheering while looking out at the sea just a moment ago, now that help was truly needed, they turned their backs as if they didn't know and just looked at Danny with their arms crossed.
But Danny takes an interest in the person in need, and together with Scruffy, they finally save the person.
And Danny's unconditional goodwill brings about a miracle he never imagined.


Anthony Browne cleverly satirizes the current state of affairs, where people are quick to applaud and cheer when they see someone drowning in the sea, only to quickly turn away as if they didn't know. This is because people are quick to become excited by interesting events, but then turn away when others need help.
Also, through the unconditional kindness of Danny and Scruffy, it speaks in a warm and strong voice that if you don't turn away from someone's difficulties and extend a helping hand to others, miracles will come.


“Scruffy is a real hero!”
The more you know about the characters' relationships, the more interesting they become.

Another notable point in 'Me, Scruffy, and the Sea' is the relationship between the characters in the work.
There are three characters in the work.
The main characters are Danny, his dog Scruffy, and Danny's older brother Mike.
Scruffy the puppy wants to play with Danny, but Danny wants to play with his older brother Mike, not Scruffy.
But Mike goes out to play with his friends, not Danny.
But in moments of crisis, this relationship is reversed.
Mike gets help from Danny, and Danny gets help from Scruffy.
Anthony Browne tells a fascinating story about a dog and his younger sibling, both considered relatively weak and powerless, as they work through their problems to show that no relationship is one-sided, and that even those often perceived as weak possess great strength.