“It’s like a game of ping pong,
“It’s not always fun or I can do whatever I want.”

Everyone has probably played ping pong.
Whether it's tennis or badminton, I hope the game continues to be enjoyable, but in any case, all I can do is hit the ball properly and enjoyably when it's my turn.
Whether the opponent catches the ball well or not, that's not something I can do anything about.
Living and forming relationships through exchanging hearts are like this.
All I can do is do what I want to do with all my heart.


Mexican children's book author Annie Castillo uses the metaphor of a "ping-pong game" to clearly answer the questions we face in our many relationships.
Just as I work hard to pass the ball on my turn to make the game fun, I say that we should do the same in our relationships with friends, society, and the world.


“To enjoy the game of ping pong,
“I have to focus on myself and the ball I send!”

The important thing when playing ping pong is to focus on the ball you are sending.
To send the ball so that the opponent can receive it well, you need to practice your throwing posture and also practice receiving the opponent's ball well.
Through this process, we gain confidence and learn to enjoy the game of ping pong.


The same is true of the countless relationships we form as we go through life.
If you focus on your own feelings rather than the other person's reactions and don't shrink from their reactions, you will find that 'ping' is not stressful, but rather a freeing and enjoyable experience.
You will also realize that it is something that requires passion, constant courage, and dedication.
Then, you will be able to comfortably accept the other person's feelings, discover the sincerity contained within them, and experience the joy of building relationships.

"Ping!" clearly and simply teaches us how to love and how to live.
Through cute illustrations and easy metaphors, children will easily understand what attitude they should have when giving and receiving affection.

A comforting book for adults who are hurting in relationships.
A book that makes you realize the importance of 'living as myself'

Living in the age of social media, we are increasingly sensitive to the attention and gaze of others.
I want to be recognized for what I do and I want to be noticed.
Otherwise, we will feel discouraged, lonely, and discouraged, but the more we feel that way, the more we must care about our own share.


As the subtitle of this picture book suggests, loving and living should be done freely, bravely, and wisely.
Even if we get hurt, even if it takes time, we must prepare and send the next 'ping' again.
"Ping!" also provides comfort to adults who have been hurt in relationships.
It gives you clear answers and courage to move forward again without shrinking.