I always want to be a better mother than I am now.
A picture book letter that speaks to the hearts of all mothers around the world.

The first people a child develops a relationship with are his or her parents.
The relationship with parents has a huge impact on the relationships with others that the child gradually develops as he or she grows up.
Numerous studies support the idea that children who receive warm care and emotional bonds from their parents develop more positive personalities and social skills.
Most parents know that a positive attachment relationship with their child is important.


According to a recent survey, the things children most want to hear from their parents are "I love you," "thank you," and "good job."
But it is nearly impossible to live a life where you only say such pretty words to your child.
The reality of parenting often pushes mothers to their limits with the repetitive, arduous chores and the struggles of communicating with their children.
As a result, you end up saying nagging and scolding words like “No,” “Don’t do that,” and “Do it quickly” much more often.
It's easy for mothers to feel regret and self-reproach for not being able to do better for their children despite doing their best.

[Mom's Heart Picture Book] was created to encourage mothers who are tired of parenting by telling them that they are doing a good job, and to convey to their children the inner feelings that mothers have not been able to express.
We gathered the diverse experiences and opinions of the thirty members of the 'Mom Planning Team' who were involved from the planning stage.
In this process, mothers ask and answer questions about what they most want to say to their children, what stories they want to tell, and what memories they want to share together, and this is included in the [Mom's Heart Picture Book] series.
[Mother's Heart Picture Book] is a good book for mothers to read first and convey the emotions they felt to their children, or for mothers and children to read together from the beginning.
Even without further explanation, both mother and child will be able to feel each other's sincerity.


Even though we are clumsy and lacking, our mother and child are the best for each other.

The mother in “Thank You Today” is not perfect, like most ordinary mothers.
You may become a 'tantrum maker' in front of your child who throws a tantrum because he won't go to bed on time, or scribbles in places he shouldn't, or you may act like a careless person who forgets to wash your child's indoor shoes or spills dishes on the floor.
The kimbap I packed for my child on the day of the daycare field trip wasn't pretty or fancy.
But to this imperfect mother, the child says, 'But still, Mom is the best in the world.'
For a child, the person who comes running to pick them up from daycare, the person who takes care of them all night when they are sick, and the person who pats them on the back when they make a mistake is none other than their mother.
Even if a mother is not perfect, a child knows better than anyone that his or her love for him or her is not lacking.


The book features a repeated phrase from the mother: “Thank you.”
I'm grateful that my child enjoyed the kimbap I made for him, I'm grateful when he told me it was good, I'm grateful that he grew up well even though I couldn't be with him all day... ... Perhaps a mother feels gratitude just for the fact that her child exists in this world.
And at an unexpected moment, the child gives the mother the moving gift of returning the love she received.
Anyone who finishes reading this book will want to say, "Thank you again today!" to someone close to them.


This book was written by author Yeo-rim Yoon, who moved many readers with “We Always Meet Again.”
Author Yoon Yeo-rim's uniquely thoughtful perspective and warm writing style have created a story about the everyday life of an ordinary mother and child that everyone can relate to.
Artist Im Jeong's hand-crafted illustrations are impressive with their simple yet accurate descriptions and clear colors.