1.
Come and experience an old story that captures the essence of the story, just like a grandmother would tell you.


"I'm not a cow! Look, I'm a human!"
No matter how much I shouted, it was no use.

Only the sound of "Mew, Mew!" echoed through the mountain valley.
---Page 18

The farmer hurriedly ran into the radish field and started munching on the radishes.
At that very moment, the cowhide was ripped off! ---Page 26

≪The Lazy Man Who Became a Cow≫ was written in colloquial style, taking advantage of the characteristics of traditional fairy tales that are passed down by word of mouth.
Colloquial speech, also known as spoken language, makes old stories feel familiar.
We also included onomatopoeia, mimetic words, and essential vocabulary that are essential for young children, such as bumpy, squeaky, and thump.
Lyrical sentences full of emotion remain in the memory for a long time.
You can enjoy the fairy tale in a more colorful way by using dialogue to reveal foreshadowing, such as, "If you don't feed it to me, it won't be a problem!"

2.
Discover lyrical illustrations that capture traditional beauty.


≪The Lazy Cow≫ is characterized by its use of traditional colors and atmosphere.
You can fully experience traditional beauty through the beautiful lines like a sumi-e painting, the delicate expression of thatched houses, and the lyrical night scenery.
Even after becoming a cow, the character's emotions were clearly expressed through facial expressions such as confusion, sadness, and hope, making it easy to understand.
Also, the process of putting on a mask and turning into a cow stimulates children's imagination.
The theme of the story was effectively expressed through the composition that seemed to look out from inside, and the composition of the beginning and end of the story with the house and field in the background.


3.
Review the story at a glance with this post-reading activity.


≪The Lazy Man Who Became an Ox≫ is a helpful traditional fairy tale that tells the story of a lazy farmer who turns into an ox and then, through reflection, becomes human again.
In this book, the story's theme is organized into short sentences so that children can easily understand it.
Also, the entire plot is summarized into five scenes, so you can easily understand the flow of the plot.
Questions related to the topic, such as, "What did the farmer who became a cow regret the most?" or "How did the farmer change before and after reflecting?", help children revisit the story.