● Book Introduction
Hanna’s Animal Adventure! A Journey of Imagination from Her Room
“A Journey from My Room: Hanna’s Animal Adventure” introduces Hanna, a curious young girl who sits by her bed and wonders, ‘What if I were an animal?’ She dreams of riding toy trains as a mouse, running freely through the fields as a cow, and playing hide-and-seek as a tiger. Along the way, she considers not only the joys but also the challenges each animal might face. Through this imaginative journey, Hanna learns to understand and empathize with the lives of animals. What if I were a mouse?
● Publisher’s Review
Expanding Empathy Through Imagination
Hanna imagines herself as different animals, considering their lives and the challenges they face. This journey helps children see the world from new perspectives and shows how imagination can expand our capacity for empathy.
Respect for Living in Harmony
As Hanna imagines life as various animals, she reflects on their challenges. She realizes that a tiny mouse might face threats from a cat, a cow might have to work hard for humans, and a tiger could accidentally scare its friends. These realizations highlight the importance of mutual understanding and consideration for living in harmony.
Balancing Reality and Imagination
Through her imaginative journey of becoming different animals, Hanna discovers the joy of exploring fantasy while staying grounded in reality. This story encourages young readers to find joy in their imagination while learning important life lessons about perspective and balance.
HYUN JOO ELIZABETH SON, a picture book author, studied web design at Affinity Universe and published “A Journey from My Room: Hanna’s Animal Adventure” as the 40th picture book in the Affinity Universe series. Through Hanna’s imaginative journey of becoming different animals, this book helps children learn to balance imagination and reality while encouraging understanding and respect for others.