A Tree Swing to Soar

A children's picture book from Korea with a hopeful story of friendship, healing, and community, with vibrant watercolor illustrations.

Over the years, a beloved tree swing has silently gifted many friends with memories and comfort, letting them soar through the air—but, one day, it breaks. It’s up to the tree swing’s animal friends to return the favor by, this time, helping the tree swing soar. A poetic story about how those around us can give our weary hearts the strength to rise again.Heo Jung-yoon studied children's studies at university, early childhood education and pedagogy at graduate school, and works as a picture book writer, animation director, and university professor.

Lee So-young is a picture book writer who is widely loved in Korea and France for his rich colors and watercolor paintings. He was selected as the Illustrator of the Year at the 2014 Bologna Children's Book Fair for Beyond the Shadows.