◆◆◆ A book that touched the hearts of 100 pre-release reviewers ◆◆◆
“A picture book that resonates deeply!” kyo*******
“We must realize what is precious and protect it together.” xx_m******
"A book that left me with so much to talk about after reading it! I kept reading it again and again." das******
“A good book for both children and adults to read together.” kim*****

A new work by author Kang Kyung-soo that is fun to read, visually appealing, and has social appeal.

Kang Kyung-soo's works, characterized by his ability to twist aspects of our society into entertaining stories, sharp irony and sophisticated metaphors, and a warm and humorous heart melted into his cute illustrations, instantly captivate readers.
Having presented works that speak to the reality of children living difficult lives around the world without basic human rights (『A Story That Sounds Like a Lie』) and reflect on human nature (『I'll Give You Flowers』), he continues his literary career with 『Snowstorm』, which depicts today's climate crisis.
Rather than providing answers like, "If you do this or that, you can adapt and live well," this is a bold work that pushes the question, "Are you happy the way you are now?" to the end, making us think deeply.
The cover, featuring a large polar bear rummaging through a trash can, piques curiosity with its unfamiliar scenery, and the smooth development and colorful images that follow immediately draw the reader into the story.


Must-read stories for children in the age of climate crisis

The story begins with the introduction of 'Snowstorm', a polar bear born with shining white fur on a snowy day.
Once the foremost hunter in the pristine winter kingdom, today's Arctic glaciers are melting, and the Blizzard is starving.
Having lost his hunting grounds, the ice, and now forced to walk on land, Blizzard seeks out an inhabited village to satisfy his hunger.
But what that blizzard is met with is the cries of people afraid of polar bears, the merciless flying of stones, and the menacing flash of guns.
Through the journey of the polar bear, "Snowstorm," "Snowstorm" illuminates the reality of climate refugees created by unprecedented climate change and the shameful state of our society that easily turns a blind eye to them.
Furthermore, it forces us to face the responsibility of humanity for causing today's crisis.
Author Kang Kyung-soo narrates the story from the perspective of a polar bear, revealing the lives of our neighbors, whom we thought we knew well but who were actually just faint silhouettes.
And with a powerful voice, it melts our frozen hearts.
The author tells us through the story of the blizzard that there is a solution to the current crisis, and that solution lies within us.


“We need to look at ourselves in the mirror sometimes.

Even if the appearance is not beautiful… … .”
_Kang Kyung-soo


A fascinating and sharp satire on a society that celebrates lies.

The polar bear 'Snowstorm', who lost his instinct to hunt and survive by rummaging through trash cans, decides to hide his appearance as a polar bear that people are hostile to.
Instead, he transforms into a panda who is loved for his cute appearance.
Snowstorm, who appeared before the people after covering herself in mud and dressing up like a panda, receives an unprecedented welcome.
The villagers who used to throw stones now bring out a feast and extend gentle hands.
The only thing that has changed is the black pattern, but unlike before, the way people treat a blizzard makes it difficult to distinguish between truth and lies, and satirizes an aspect of our society that encourages people to pursue a vain life.
Snowstorm, who hid her true self to survive and be loved, is once again in danger due to the lie that saved her, even if only for a brief moment.
I was caught naked in the middle of a crowd of armed men.
At that moment, the one who saves Snowstorm unexpectedly reveals that it is Snowstorm's true form, and "Snowstorm" ends with a heartbreaking story of growth.
The footsteps of the polar bear, becoming one with the white snowstorm, make us hope that he will reach a beautiful world where he can live like a polar bear, and that we can help create that world.