Even though we are different, we can laugh together
Because we are friends!

Every child is different.
Some children immediately explore something new when it comes into view, while others become cautious and take a step back.
Some children like to run around energetically, while others enjoy sitting in one place and quietly observing.
The same goes for the raccoon and brown bear in "We're Friends Even If We're Different."
The two had completely different personalities.
Like a child who is always curious about everything, the raccoon suggests things like, “Let’s go for a walk!”, “Let’s take a bath!”, and “Let’s eat berries!”
On the other hand, the brown bear refuses every time, saying, “No, it’s annoying,” “No, it’s wet,” and “No, it’s sour.”
Still, their hearts remained connected.
The raccoon keeps talking because he wants to share fun experiences with his friend.
The bear says he doesn't like the raccoon's offer, but he follows it.
Because what the brown bear likes the most is spending time with the raccoon.
In the end, the raccoon and the bear share a love for each other and enjoy each moment, spending happy times together.


"We're Friends Even If We're Different" shows the warm power of friendship that grows deeper because we understand each other despite our differences.
Through this book, children learn to accept 'differences' and realize 'the joyful moments of being together.'
And it can also naturally lead you to think about what is truly important in a relationship.

Contrast and rhythm alive
Harmony of text and pictures

"We're Friends Even If We're Different" is a picture book where you can find the charm of contrast not only in the differences in the personalities of a raccoon and a brown bear, but also in the composition of the picture.
The scene where the raccoon and the bear talk is shot in close-up with minimal background, allowing their expressions and emotions to be more clearly expressed.
On the other hand, in the next chapter, a refreshing forest landscape unfolds, and two friends are drawn small within it.
The warm atmosphere conveyed by the background naturally highlights the happiness the two share.
In this way, the changes in the composition of the scene are repeated, creating a natural rhythm throughout the picture book.

This rhythm continues in the text as well.
“Polar Bear, the weather is fantastic this morning.
“Do you want to go for a walk together?”, “I don’t want to go for a walk, it’s annoying… …”, “I’m hungry after playing for a while! These juicy berries will whet your appetite.
The raccoon's lively suggestions and the bear's short, slow replies are repeated, such as "Hey, bear, do you want some?", "I don't like berries, they're sour..."
When children read aloud, they will be able to vividly feel the rhythm and flow of emotions.