“Can I become a cool bean too?”
The timid little bean becomes a confident and cool bean!

At Kongmaeul Elementary School, there are the stylish Kong Trio who are loved by everyone.
With their confident expressions and gait, stylish clothes, and sunglasses, the popularity of the stylish three beans reached even neighboring villages.
And there's this timid bean who wants to be cool and popular like the Three Musketeers.
In fact, this bean grew up in the same pod as the Three Musketeers, but at some point, as the days they spent playing together gradually decreased, they naturally grew distant from each other.
The small and timid Kong, who compared himself to the Three Musketeers, tried to look cool by getting his hair done and buying clothes, but nothing suited him.
Then eventually, you lose your confidence and say, 'I will never be able to become a great bean.'
Something surprising happens to the timid Kong who was going through school life feeling very timid.
When I was in a difficult situation, I received help from other friends, and through that experience, I realized that true coolness is not about looks, but about the heart.
Now, whether you're with the Three Musketeers or alone, you'll be a shining, wonderful bean.
The three handsome musketeers and little bean in "Cool Beans" are beans with different personalities.
They are long and round, red and yellow, timid and extroverted.
The final scene, where everyone has different looks and personalities but ends up becoming a cool bean, tells us that we can all become cool.
Because true greatness doesn't come from a flashy appearance, it comes from not comparing yourself to others and having confidence in yourself.

What makes us, who are already cool enough, even cooler is!
Warm words and a friendly smile that show consideration for others

At some point, children begin to subjectively perceive their own and others' appearances, and naturally want to be recognized and popular with their peers.
And we also set the standard of beauty based on the uniform and distorted images we see through media such as television and the internet.
During this time, it is most important to teach your child a positive perception of their appearance and that any appearance is beautiful and special in itself.
In the book, the timid and ordinary Kong wears clothes that don't fit him, forces his hair back, and even adopts a swaggering posture.
I just copied the superficial appearances of my friends, who everyone said were cool.
This kind of appearance makes us reflect on ourselves, who often judge ourselves by uniform standards and are easily swayed by trends.
And when the dapper Bean Trio extends a helping hand to the protagonist, who has lost his confidence and is feeling timid, the book speaks to us once more.
What's truly wonderful is the courage to reach out and speak warmly to friends in need.
As you read the book, think about how a small act of kindness might help someone, even from the perspective of the main character, Kong.
Considerate actions, smiles, and warm words that come from the heart can bring unexpected comfort to the other person, and they can also feel it as great support.

The famous duo of writers of 『Bad Seeds』 and 『Good Eggs』 presents
Charming characters and a delightful and refreshing story!

"The Wonderful Bean" is a new story from the authors of "The Bad Seed" and "The Good Egg," which proved their popularity by becoming a New York Times bestseller and Amazon's Book of the Year upon publication.
The artist, who is loved for his simple drawings that capture the characters' characteristics well, has once again lovingly drawn the timid and insecure main character Kong, along with other charming Kong characters who each boast their own unique personalities.
The three cool bean musketeers, who are popular with their friends, express themselves with sunglasses, jackets, and hats that suit them well.
He exudes confidence in every action, and when you see his amazing guitar playing, his drawing skills, and his athleticism, you can tell that he is a popular star who is cool from head to toe.
In the scene where the protagonist, who dreams of becoming a cool bean, tries many things but eventually loses confidence and gives up, the contrast between the cool beans floating leisurely on the sea and the protagonist standing far away wearing a small tube allows us to understand the protagonist's feelings.
"Bad Seed," which skillfully depicts the heart of a child who wants to be crooked? "The Good Egg," about a child struggling with "Good Child Syndrome?" And even "The Cool Bean," which captures a child's yearning to be cool and popular, the author captures the diverse emotions children face as they grow up, unraveling them in delightful and engaging stories.
If you've read the first two books, you should also read "Cool Bean," the timid bean's grand plan to become a cool bean.
You can think from the perspective of the various characters appearing in the book and discuss what true style and beauty are.