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What My Friend Wants to Say

What My Friend Wants to Say

"A new title by Park Ha-leaf, selected for The BRAW Amazing Bookshelf at the 2025 Bologna Children's Book Fair."

Because humans and animals cannot speak the same language, we can only focus on their actions, never fully knowing what they truly feel inside. So we often find ourselves wondering:
“Are they hurt or sad? Are they happy living with me? I wish they could just tell me, even once.”
## Original Picture Book # Ages 4 to 7 # Pets # Empathy # Consideration
ABOUT THE BOOK

A Charming Twist Born of Gentle Imagination, Full of Warmth and Empathy

Because humans and animals cannot speak the same language, we can only focus on their actions, never fully knowing what they truly feel inside. So we often find ourselves wondering:
“Are they hurt or sad? Are they happy living with me? I wish they could just tell me, even once.”
Park Ha-leaf, whose work was selected for The BRAW Amazing Bookshelf at the 2025 Bologna Children's Book Fair, has been recognized for its originality and creativity. Through rhythmic repetition, the story draws readers in, while the artist’s warm perspective and imaginative storytelling create a delightful and surprising twist.
BOOK TRAILER

"What stories might animals share with us? Let’s listen to the hidden thoughts of our animal friends together!"

INSIDE THE BOOK
What My Friend Wants to Say - Inside view
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Written & illustrated by Written & Illustrated by Park Ha-leaf

Written & Illustrated by Park Ha-leaf
Park Ha-leaf creates picture books with the hope that children can laugh freely and wholeheartedly. Her work has been selected for The BRAW Amazing Bookshelf at the 2025 Bologna Children's Book Fair, and she has received the Grand Prize in the Picture Book category at the 29th MBC Creative Fairy Tale Awards, as well as winning the 8th Anthony Browne Picture Book Competition.
Books she has written and illustrated include Bear Thinking, Bee Thinking, Hurry, Get in the Fridge!, The Poop I Made, and I Want to Play!
BOOK INFORMATION
Author: Written & illustrated by Written & Illustrated by Park Ha-leaf
Publisher: Oneul Book
Publication Date: July 30, 2025
Price: KRW 15,000
Target Age: Ages 4-7
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 52 pages
Dimensions: 198 *258mm
ISBN: 979-11-6994-297-3
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