Are you curious about the hidden stories of the disappeared monsters?

“It is said that in the old days, there were many, many scary monsters living on this Earth.
But now, I can't see any monsters anywhere.
All the monsters have disappeared from this Earth.
Where did the monsters go? Why did they leave Earth in such a hurry?
“Would you like to follow the monsters with me?”

The monsters' final message to the humans of Earth!
Why do we need to know why the monsters disappeared?
Wouldn't it be nice if those scary monsters disappeared?
Indeed, can we live happily on an Earth where monsters have disappeared?
From the fifth original picture book by Book Reading Bear, [The Monsters Disappeared]
Discover the story of how monsters disappeared from Earth.

A journey around Earth in search of monsters
How about a trip like this? We'll travel the world, visiting only the places where monsters live.
Doesn't the mere thought of a place where legends of terrifying monsters live and breathe make your heart race?
This trip doesn't require expensive plane tickets or heavy backpacks.
All you need is the picture book [The Monsters Disappeared].
The snowy mountains of the Himalayas, the wetlands of Japan, the abyss of the North Sea, Loch Ness in Scotland, the forests of New Jersey, the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, and even the Han River in Korea... ... Just by sitting quietly and turning the pages, you can travel to every corner of the Earth, to every place where the strongest monsters live.
It's like becoming a monster tracker!
If you're still hesitant to leave, just know this.
Maybe this trip will be the first and last time I'll encounter monsters on Earth.

Who doesn't know the homeless monsters?
They say that long ago, there were many, many scary monsters on Earth.
But now, you can't see monsters anywhere.
Because all the monsters' habitats have disappeared.

How did these powerful monsters lose their home? It's because the Earth is sick.
Why is the Earth sick? It's embarrassing, but it's... it's our people's fault.
Because of people's greed for 'what more can I get, what more can I build', many creatures, including monsters, have lost their places to live, and the beautiful Earth has become increasingly sick.
Yet, instead of caring about the planet, people are still destroying parts of it to get more food and resources.

The Yeti, a hairy giant living in the Himalayas, the Fishman and Mapingua of the Amazon jungle, the Mothman who protects the fields, the Kappa, a mischievous creature living in the swamps of Japan, the Kraken, a giant squid from the deep sea, the 999-year-old Imugi living in the rivers of our country… … .
It seems that even these large and ferocious monsters couldn't stand up to humans.
Even the mysterious monsters that have lived longer than humans have left their home, Earth.
Will we never see these monsters again?

The monsters said… …
“Ugh! Save me! I can’t breathe! I want to leave!”
I can't live here for even a day! Let's run away!
“Leave us alone! Please stop!”

What's going on? The screams of monsters were heard from all over the world, and then suddenly silence fell.
All the monsters disappeared from the Earth.

But there's one child who's really curious about the monsters. "Where have they gone? I've always wanted to meet them... " he asks, his heart yearning.
Behind the child's earnest wish, the story of how monsters left Earth unfolds.
Looking at the sad and pitiful back of the monster, I somehow feel sorry for the terrifying monster.
The snow-capped peaks of Mount Everest, where the Yeti lived, are beginning to melt as the Earth warms, and the Amazon rainforest, where the Fishman lived, is disappearing as people cut down trees and make way for ranches.
The Kappa that lived in the swamps fled because of the garbage and sewage, and the red-eyed Mothman that guarded the fields also ran away to avoid the pesticide rain that was being sprayed indiscriminately.
The Bat-Man, the King of the Cave, lost his home because people recklessly broke, destroyed, and dug through the caves, and even the Kraken, the lord of the deep sea, was powerless against the black oil.
Even the snake, which could have become a dragon if it had waited just one year, could not endure even one more day in the narrow and stuffy river and left.
Other monsters that have lost their homes include Nessie from Loch Ness in Scotland, Chupacabra from South America, Ningen from Antarctica, Jersey Devil from New Jersey, Garara from New Guinea, Death Worm from the Gobi Desert, Werewolf, and Mapingua.
Regardless, people are busy cutting down trees, filling in wetlands, dumping garbage, digging up the ground, spraying pesticides, polluting the sea with black oil, and building tall buildings.
The author sees the earth through the eyes of monsters.
In their eyes, humans are nothing but more ignorant and terrifying monsters.


All the monsters in the world lose their places and gather in one place, shouting in angry voices.
“You guys are truly terrifying monsters!”
Finally, the monsters decide to leave Earth, where they have lived for so long.
And they found a new star and made a haven for monsters there.

Now that the scary monsters have disappeared from the Earth, there will be many children jumping around excitedly.
But the monsters who moved into the new house all say in one voice, 'Someday, humans will have to find a new home too.'
Indeed, can we truly be happy on this Earth where all the monsters have left?
[The Monsters Have Disappeared] is not just a story about monsters, but a story about all life on Earth.
Think of the plants and animals that are losing their habitats and disappearing even now.
If even they disappear, will we be able to survive on this lifeless planet?
From now on, listen to the voices of life, big and small.
Even the cries of terrifying monsters.
I sincerely hope that by reading this book, our children will become true guardians of the Earth, capable of listening to the voices of other living beings.


The final myth of monsters born with a unique drawing style!
[The Monsters Have Disappeared], featuring colorful monster characters that stimulate children's curiosity, is a work that delivers a powerful message and fun through a unique composition and ingenious imagination that has never been seen in Korean picture books before.
The author, who has been contemplating and working on this work for over three years, overturns the conventional human-centered way of thinking and looks at the world through the eyes of the monsters that humans fear, perhaps the most primal beings.
And they shout to their young readers in their own voices: 'The Earth does not belong to you humans alone!'

The monster on the cover, which looks like it's about to spit fire from its eyes, may actually be a frightened version of the author himself.

The author has reimagined legendary monsters from around the world as friendly and unique characters, and has depicted Earth's natural landscapes, such as snow-capped mountains, jungles, fields, caves, deep seas, and swamps, in vibrant colors.
By contrasting scenes of monsters and nature in its pristine beauty with scenes of monsters being chased and nature being destroyed, the author creates the feeling of being chased by monsters without requiring lengthy explanations.
Through this book, we will look back at our lives on Earth through the eyes of monsters.
And let's take some time to think carefully with parents, teachers, and children about what we can do to protect the Earth, the home of all life.

Are you curious about the hidden stories of the disappeared monsters?

“It is said that in the old days, there were many, many scary monsters living on this Earth.
But now, I can't see any monsters anywhere.
All the monsters have disappeared from this Earth.
Where did the monsters go? Why did they leave Earth in such a hurry?
“Would you like to follow the monsters with me?”

The monsters' final message to the humans of Earth!
Why do we need to know why the monsters disappeared?
Wouldn't it be nice if those scary monsters disappeared?
Indeed, can we live happily on an Earth where monsters have disappeared?
From the fifth original picture book by Book Reading Bear, [The Monsters Disappeared]
Discover the story of how monsters disappeared from Earth.

A journey around Earth in search of monsters
How about a trip like this? We'll travel the world, visiting only the places where monsters live.
Doesn't the mere thought of a place where legends of terrifying monsters live and breathe make your heart race?
This trip doesn't require expensive plane tickets or heavy backpacks.
All you need is the picture book [The Monsters Disappeared].
The snowy mountains of the Himalayas, the wetlands of Japan, the abyss of the North Sea, Loch Ness in Scotland, the forests of New Jersey, the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, and even the Han River in Korea... ... Just by sitting quietly and turning the pages, you can travel to every corner of the Earth, to every place where the strongest monsters live.
It's like becoming a monster tracker!
If you're still hesitant to leave, just know this.
Maybe this trip will be the first and last time I'll encounter monsters on Earth.

Who doesn't know the homeless monsters?
They say that long ago, there were many, many scary monsters on Earth.
But now, you can't see monsters anywhere.
Because all the monsters' habitats have disappeared.

How did these powerful monsters lose their home? It's because the Earth is sick.
Why is the Earth sick? It's embarrassing, but it's... it's our people's fault.
Because of people's greed for 'what more can I get, what more can I build', many creatures, including monsters, have lost their places to live, and the beautiful Earth has become increasingly sick.
Yet, instead of caring about the planet, people are still destroying parts of it to get more food and resources.

The Yeti, a hairy giant living in the Himalayas, the Fishman and Mapingua of the Amazon jungle, the Mothman who protects the fields, the Kappa, a mischievous creature living in the swamps of Japan, the Kraken, a giant squid from the deep sea, the 999-year-old Imugi living in the rivers of our country… … .
It seems that even these large and ferocious monsters couldn't stand up to humans.
Even the mysterious monsters that have lived longer than humans have left their home, Earth.
Will we never see these monsters again?

The monsters said… …
“Ugh! Save me! I can’t breathe! I want to leave!”
I can't live here for even a day! Let's run away!
“Leave us alone! Please stop!”

What's going on? The screams of monsters were heard from all over the world, and then suddenly everything became quiet.
All the monsters disappeared from the Earth.

But there's one child who's really curious about the monsters. "Where have they gone? I've always wanted to meet them... " he asks, his heart yearning.
Behind the child's earnest wish, the story of how monsters left Earth unfolds.
Looking at the sad and pitiful back of the monster, I somehow feel sorry for the terrifying monster.
The snow-capped peak of Everest, where the Yeti lived, is melting as the Earth warms...