Magic Candies

By Heena Baek (Author/Illustrator), Sophie Bowman (Translator)

Magic candies let Tong Tong hear hidden voices. Is he ready for the truth?

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Tong Tong discovers magic candies that reveal the thoughts of everything around him—from his couch's feelings to his dog's worries, and even his late grandmother's wisdom. As he navigates this cacophony of voices, Tong Tong must decide if he's ready to embrace the truths they reveal. Will these newfound insights help him find his own voice and transform his loneliness into courage? Join Tong Tong on a whimsical journey filled with unexpected revelations and heartfelt moments, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.

From the publisher

A quirky story about finding your voice, from internationally acclaimed author Heena Baek.Tong Tong could never have imagined what everyone around him was thinking. But when he gets hold of some magic candies, suddenly there are voices everywhere. He can hear how his couch feels, what upsets his dog, that his demanding dad loves him. He even gets to catch up with his dead grandmother. It turns out, these voices in Tong Tong’s life have A LOT to say! Is Tong Tong ready to hear it?At turns funny, weird, and heartfelt, this imaginative picture book from award-winning Korean author Heena Baek will take readers along on Tong Tong’s journey as he goes from lonely to brave.

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