Because it's a cotton swab
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Book Introduction
Witty depiction of small corners of everyday life
A new work by author Han Ji-won, "To the Left Hand"!
No one noticed,
The Story of a Useful Cotton Swab
From miners who work while getting covered in yellow, black, and red, to doctors who treat injuries, to repairmen who fix broken things in an instant, to meticulous and neat cleaners, cotton swabs may not be special, but they play a variety of roles.
Cotton swabs, which have many uses and are ambiguous and inconspicuous, carry out their assigned tasks every day.
Just as your mind begins to relax due to familiarity, an incident occurs.
While the cotton swabs were pouring down, one of my friends disappeared.
After a while, your friend appears looking unrecognizable.
You want to break away from the ordinary life of cotton swabs and live a special life.
In her previous work, “To the Left Hand,” author Han Ji-won used the relatable “hand” as the main character to tell the story of the relationship between two different people.
In "Because It's a Cotton Swab," we turn our attention to our relationship with ourselves through the "cotton swab," which we use so familiarly in our daily lives.
He freely confides his concerns about where he stands between the ordinary and the extraordinary.
In the small but clear voice of a cotton swab.
A new work by author Han Ji-won, "To the Left Hand"!
No one noticed,
The Story of a Useful Cotton Swab
From miners who work while getting covered in yellow, black, and red, to doctors who treat injuries, to repairmen who fix broken things in an instant, to meticulous and neat cleaners, cotton swabs may not be special, but they play a variety of roles.
Cotton swabs, which have many uses and are ambiguous and inconspicuous, carry out their assigned tasks every day.
Just as your mind begins to relax due to familiarity, an incident occurs.
While the cotton swabs were pouring down, one of my friends disappeared.
After a while, your friend appears looking unrecognizable.
You want to break away from the ordinary life of cotton swabs and live a special life.
In her previous work, “To the Left Hand,” author Han Ji-won used the relatable “hand” as the main character to tell the story of the relationship between two different people.
In "Because It's a Cotton Swab," we turn our attention to our relationship with ourselves through the "cotton swab," which we use so familiarly in our daily lives.
He freely confides his concerns about where he stands between the ordinary and the extraordinary.
In the small but clear voice of a cotton swab.
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A cotton swab that is not special
A special word: “Because it’s a cotton swab.”
Cotton Swab, who saw his friend's transformation, is lost in thought.
However, it does not sink or sag heavily.
Rather, he solves his worries in a simple way that makes them seem light.
As I gradually encountered the things that seemed special to my eyes, like ‘free artist’ and ‘alien from far away’, and the moments when I tried to become that person.
How will a cotton swab, which seems unremarkable to anyone, view itself?
Accepting the words "I'm not special" and accepting ourselves as we are is never easy.
But only after that do you begin to see something.
You will see something that is omitted before the word 'special', the reason 'why it is special'.
And then you find out.
Just as having a talent that stands out in a certain field can be a reason, the fact that I am me can also be a reason.
Even the countless possibilities it holds “because it’s a cotton swab.”
On a background that looks exactly like a real painting
The arrival of real cotton swabs that look just like the pictures!
"Because It's a Cotton Swab" was completed through a unique method of placing a real-life photograph of a cotton swab on a background carefully drawn with watercolors and pencils.
The honest cotton swab character is well expressed in the photographed images, which increases the immersion in the story.
Additionally, the writing, which is filled with the unique humor of author Han Ji-won, sometimes harmonizes with the illustrations to resonate, and sometimes strikes in out of sync with the illustrations, making you burst out in laughter.
Although it is not noticeable in real life, the cotton swab, which stands out as the main character in this book, has another meaning.
The tone of the cotton swab as it softly tells its story also feels like it is talking to a close friend.
That's why it feels like someone is asking, "How are you?"
This is a great picture book to read when you need the strength to calmly discuss your worries.
A special word: “Because it’s a cotton swab.”
Cotton Swab, who saw his friend's transformation, is lost in thought.
However, it does not sink or sag heavily.
Rather, he solves his worries in a simple way that makes them seem light.
As I gradually encountered the things that seemed special to my eyes, like ‘free artist’ and ‘alien from far away’, and the moments when I tried to become that person.
How will a cotton swab, which seems unremarkable to anyone, view itself?
Accepting the words "I'm not special" and accepting ourselves as we are is never easy.
But only after that do you begin to see something.
You will see something that is omitted before the word 'special', the reason 'why it is special'.
And then you find out.
Just as having a talent that stands out in a certain field can be a reason, the fact that I am me can also be a reason.
Even the countless possibilities it holds “because it’s a cotton swab.”
On a background that looks exactly like a real painting
The arrival of real cotton swabs that look just like the pictures!
"Because It's a Cotton Swab" was completed through a unique method of placing a real-life photograph of a cotton swab on a background carefully drawn with watercolors and pencils.
The honest cotton swab character is well expressed in the photographed images, which increases the immersion in the story.
Additionally, the writing, which is filled with the unique humor of author Han Ji-won, sometimes harmonizes with the illustrations to resonate, and sometimes strikes in out of sync with the illustrations, making you burst out in laughter.
Although it is not noticeable in real life, the cotton swab, which stands out as the main character in this book, has another meaning.
The tone of the cotton swab as it softly tells its story also feels like it is talking to a close friend.
That's why it feels like someone is asking, "How are you?"
This is a great picture book to read when you need the strength to calmly discuss your worries.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: August 15, 2025
- Format: Hardcover book binding method guide
- Pages, weight, size: 52 pages | 310g | 200*200*8mm
- ISBN13: 9791169813860
- ISBN10: 1169813860
- KC Certification: Certification Type: Conformity Confirmation
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