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A firefly who believes it is a star discovers that even the smallest light can shine brightly, find belonging, and illuminate darkness together.

SYNOPSIS

A tiny firefly believes it must be a brilliant star—a wishing star fallen from the night sky to illuminate the darkness. Discovering that it is only a small firefly brings disappointment, but not defeat. The little light continues to glow, meets other fireflies, and discovers that many small lights shining together can brighten an entire night. Adapted from Jeong Jung-sik’s beloved song, this lyrical picture book turns music into a visual meditation on self-worth, acceptance, hope, belonging, and the realization that being small never means being insignificant.

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AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY

Jeong Jung-sik is a Korean singer-songwriter whose song “I Am a Firefly” grew from his own experience of realizing that being ordinary does not mean being without value. The song, first released in 2020, later reached a wider audience through a 2024 remake and became known for its message of comfort and self-acceptance. Haerang Hye-ran is a Korean picture-book artist, illustrator, and calligrapher who has dreamed of drawing since childhood. Her written-and-illustrated books include I Am, I Am, I Am and What the Seasons Say. Together, Jeong’s deeply personal lyrics and Haerang Hye-ran’s warm visual interpretation transform a popular song into a picture-book celebration of small lights, shared music, and emotional resilience.

BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

PUBLISHER

Korean: BookGorae Publishing

PUBLICATION DATE

2025-11-20

ISBN

9791165022389

FORMAT

Korean: Hardcover

PAGES

Korean: 48p

DIMENSIONS

Korean: 200 × 300 mm

ORIGINAL EDITION TITLE

나는 반딧불

PUBLICATION YEAR

Korean: 2025

GENRE

Picture Book (Song-to-Picture-Book / Music / Self-Worth & Belonging)

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RIGHTS STATUS

All Rights Available

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