This book resonates deeply with both children and adults, with its unique perspective on emotions and powerful imagery.
This work delicately and metaphorically depicts the process of facing the various emotions of 'fear' that we encounter in our daily lives and growing through them.
We help children develop the ability to safely view their emotions, while suggesting ways to “walk with” their emotions rather than trying to control them.
The text and illustrations do not simply treat fear as something frightening, but transform it into something "understandable," warmly depicting the journey of encountering the courage within oneself.

How are you approaching the emotion of "fear" that our children feel?
Emotions are not something to be suppressed, but a precious inner language to be understood and expressed.
With the growing importance of psychological stability and emotional education, why not take the time to read this book with your child at home or school and share your feelings with them?

Features and Message of this Book

? Dual point of view narration: The story alternates between the girl's and the pigeon's points of view.
It allows the reader to deeply understand the emotions of both characters.
The importance of empathy and understanding: different beings are connected through shared fears,
It depicts the process of overcoming this.
? Emotional Illustration: The delicate paintings of Mariachiara di Giorgio
Effectively conveys the mood and emotions of the story.
Let's talk about the feeling of fear through the emotional notes of "The Shape of Fear."

Curriculum linkage

* 3-2 Think about the flow of Korean text
* 4-1 Share your thoughts and feelings
* 4-2 Korean Reading and sharing emotions

Understanding the Work (Translator: Je-nim)

1) The narrative of the picture book: fear → encounter → understanding → connection → flying again
2) How did the child and the pigeon, who were afraid of each other, end up laughing together?
3) How did the fears that faced each other come to stay by each other's side?
4) A child who is afraid of pigeons and a child who is afraid of pigeons.
A heartwarming story about the process of understanding each other and becoming closer.
5) A child who is afraid of birds, a pigeon who is afraid of people.


This is an impressive picture book that delicately depicts the subject of 'phobia' with a hint of humor.

6) “The Shape of Fear” is a beautiful picture book that unfolds the delicate subject of “phobia” in a warm and sensual story.
A child who is afraid of pigeons, and a pigeon who is afraid of children.
One day, two beings who fear each other meet in an alley in Venice.
Fear is an emotion that freezes the body and makes people afraid to even take a step closer to someone.
But the author conveys this message through this encounter:

'Phobia is not something you can simply eliminate, but something you can tame and learn slowly.
It can get smaller little by little.'
"The Shape of Fear" is more than just a story about fear; it teaches us to acknowledge our differences and approach others with courage.
It's a picture book that can resonate deeply with adult readers as well.
Above all, the emotion of this book is deepened by the soft watercolor illustrations.
Venice, bathed in the autumn evening light, unfolds like an animated film, its city awash in orange.
The warm colors and cinematic composition of the scenes evoke emotions without words, providing deep immersion and comfort to readers.

Translator's Note

When I first opened this book, I was stopped in silence by a child's fear.
A child who is afraid of pigeons.
A pigeon that is afraid of that child.
It's a story about two beings who fear each other the most.
Fear always seems like a lonely emotion, but it moves us towards each other.
Taking a step closer, stopping, and looking into each other's eyes.
It continues slowly, like an old game, until finally the two stand side by side.
The gondola embraces them warmly, and their fears gradually subside amidst the clumsy singing and the waves.
And at that moment, fear is no longer a wall, but a bridge.
The Shape of Fear is not a way to eliminate fear.