Let's go on a fall picnic!

The autumn sky, the autumn wind, the autumn colors and light that make us feel good… “Autumn Colors” is a dazzling autumn picture book that opens our eyes wide, our hearts wide, and our whole senses and emotions to encounter autumn, which can easily pass by in an instant.


On a white background, various flowers such as chrysanthemums, mugworts, wild chives, and gentian, leaves with some green tints, and a cat rolling around cutely underneath them… … When you open the bright cover that catches your eye with colors of pink, yellow, orange, red, and blue, acorns still green in their shells ‘squeak’ out.
Ah, so cute! A lunchbox filled with delicious kimbap, a red thermos filled with a warm drink, a magnifying glass to peer into tiny details, a compass to determine direction, a small notebook… Let's quickly pack them all and go on an autumn picnic.

In the high blue sky, red dragonflies fly like they are dancing.
A butterfly flutters above the swaying cosmos.
The wind blows, the rice stalks in the field sway, the white reeds flutter, and a flock of sparrows flutters in flight.
When the bright autumn sun beats down hotly, the red-headed owl sings a song and the cornelian cherry blossoms taste sweet and sour.
A black swallowtail butterfly flies over a pomegranate with its bright red, sparkling jewel-like grains.
The cornelian cherry trees are ripening and turning black along with the deepening chirping sound of the cherries.
The autumn fruits are getting darker and turning yellow in their natural form.

Thump, thump, bang! The pine cone splits open and the acorns roll around, and the squirrel stuffs its mouth full of acorns.
Even the spider webs that look like squints are dazzling.
A cat playing among various flowers flutters and says, “Butterfly, let’s play together.”
Amidst the blooming mandrakes, dahlias, zinnias, wild flowers, grasses, stems, and fruits, a small weasel stands quietly.
A small weasel quietly fixes its gaze as if to tell us to stop for a moment in the middle of the best scene where colorful colors dance.
Is it to tell us to pause for a moment and slowly appreciate the beautiful colors and harmony created by nature?
The sight of the weasel, long considered mysterious, blending in with the vibrant colors of the autumn fields at their peak, evokes awe, not just admiration.

The red and yellow maple leaves swirl around in the wind, shining brightly.


The child takes out what he found on the field trip and places it all on his desk.
Red berries, maple seeds, frostbite, gourds, mushrooms, acorns, sycamore berries, thorns, flower apples, pine cones, cherries, cornelian cherries… … Wow, it’s something to be proud of.
A child wearing a warm-looking sweater is eating delicious chestnuts and persimmons, the fruits of autumn. Next to him, a cat is staring intently at the persimmons on the table, in the same pose as the child.
The room is filled with the scent of night dust falling softly, chrysanthemum petals spreading across a transparent glass, fluffy white steam, and yellow chrysanthemum tea.
Now, the autumn that the child remembers is not only the blue sky and yellow fields, but also the cute berries, pine cones, mushrooms, and seeds that he picked himself.
The child puts the seeds in an envelope, writes his name on it, and attaches a red maple leaf to his notebook.
That's how I keep my own autumn.


Squirrels sleep comfortably, their nests filled with acorns, and the bright moonlight fills the world.


It captures the essence of autumn.

"Autumn Colors" is the second picture book by Ivorian author Shin Kyeong-ah, following her first picture book, "Summer Rain," which sings of the vibrant freshness of summer rain.
The artist, who has long focused on nature, including flowers, trees, birds, and fruits, beautifully conveys the abundant autumn season, which bears fruit with autumn colors, colors, and anticipation, by reviving not only autumn mountains and forests but also everyday memories.


The sparkling colors in each scene were created by applying several layers of traditional Korean paper to the canvas and mixing oil paints with oil paints. The flowers are dazzling, the light is splendid, and the yellow full moon seems to dye the surroundings golden.
The deep, rich, and delicate colors immerse you in the charm of autumn, which follows the natural cycle of time, from the cool breeze that makes you long for a warm cup of tea to the full moon that fills the world.
This is an autumn picture book that both children who open the book and adults who read it to them will want to look at again and again.

Autumn passes quickly, and the foliage rarely returns as beautifully as it once did. But everything becomes more precious and valuable when it's short! Before this autumn ends, why not look down at your feet, search for acorns, and discover beautiful maple leaves amidst the rustling leaves?
And let's keep our own autumn for a long time by gently inserting it into our favorite book!