The author was inspired by the problem of floor - to - floor noise that all apartment residents can't escape to create this unique picture book. I was also once bothered by it, so I was very curious about the story in the book and decided to buy it to read with my child.
As soon as I opened the picture book, the cheerful style and content quickly attracted me. During the reading process, I couldn't help but think: If neighbors could understand each other and be more tolerant and considerate, could this annoying noise problem be easily solved?
-------- s******4, reader from South Korean online bookstore YES24

When I learned that my favorite author had a new book out, I immediately placed an order and gave it to my nephew. I had given all the previous works of the author to him, and this time, my nephew also loves it very much. I really hope the author can create more works!
-------- ci******, reader from South Korean online bookstore Kyobo Bookstore

I really appreciate this book. It presents a heavy theme and worrying problem in a very interesting way. It feels like it can teach children that for any problem, they can look at it from a more relaxed perspective! ^^ Highly recommended!
-------- 라떼와함께, reader from South Korean online bookstore Aladdin

★ Highly recommended by South Korean readers with full marks!

★ Works by Byun Jeong - won, a popular picture book author in South Korea! Byun Jeong - won's works often revolve around the small details of daily life. Through imaginative stories and illustrations, they convey warmth and profound truths. Although she has not published many works yet, she has already accumulated a large number of loyal fans, and many readers are eagerly calling for her to publish new books soon!

★ Closely centered around the common problem of floor - to - floor noise in apartment living, it is highly resonant and allows readers to find reflections of their own lives in the book.

★ With the unique setting of little elves who love to imitate sounds living in the gaps between floors, it transforms the common problem of floor - to - floor noise into a story full of fantasy.

★ Guides readers to approach the problem of floor - to - floor noise with a more gentle and humorous attitude, promoting mutual understanding among neighbors.

★ Chinese translation is available!

*Bookstart: An international project aiming to encourage children to start reading from an early age. South Korea is also involved in this project. It promotes families' emphasis on and participation in reading by distributing gift packs containing picture books to infants and their families, thus cultivating children's reading interest and habits.

This works collection currently includes 4 books:
"Party in the Bowl"
"The Sun's Vacation"
"The Secret of Floor Noise"
"Ouch, Teething"

"Dongdongdong"! When will the misunderstandings between the upstairs and downstairs be resolved?
Do you firmly believe that there must be "something" living between floors? In fact, in the gaps between these floors, there lives a group of little elves who love to make noise. They especially like to imitate all kinds of sounds. Have you ever heard running sounds, the dragging of objects, or the scraping of chairs coming from the ceiling? Yes, these are all the "masterpieces" of the little elves! Once there is a noise from the quiet upstairs, the little elves will get excited and imitate more vigorously, making the sounds even louder.

One day, mom went out temporarily, leaving only two brothers at home. They jumped up and down on the chairs, threw things everywhere, played kitchen games for a while, played the guitar, beat the drums and sang, and of course, building blocks was also essential. Hearing these noises, the little elves imitated even more strenuously and transmitted all the sounds downstairs. Although these sounds may be annoying, it has to be admitted that interesting things are always hard to resist! How will this chaotic and lively situation end? "The Secret of Floor Noise" will reveal everything for you!

## How to Solve the Tricky Problem of Floor - to - Floor Noise?
In South Korea, more than half of the population lives in apartments, and floor - to - floor noise has long become a major problem in modern society. When the downstairs residents hear the noise, the source may not necessarily be the neighbors directly above, which makes the problem even trickier. Incidents such as "sub - woofer disturbing the neighbors" and "retaliatory noise - making" have already attracted widespread public attention. In the future, we will most likely continue to live in apartments. If we always view floor - to - floor noise with anger, it will only damage the harmony among neighbors. What if we change our thinking and use the idea that there are secrets between floors to soothe both children and ourselves? If those who make noise know that there are little elves who imitate sounds living between floors, maybe they will pay more attention to their behavior; if those who are troubled by the noise understand that it's the little elves' doing, perhaps they can be more tolerant. I really hope these little elves can become lovely existences that untie everyone's knots and bring a pleasant atmosphere.

## Words from the Author
The story of this book originated from a phone call with friends three years ago. Around the same time, two friends both complained to me about the problem of floor - to - floor noise. Coincidentally, one was an upstairs resident and the other was a downstairs resident. A, who usually lives a quiet life upstairs, was always complained about by the downstairs for making noise; B downstairs was very annoyed because the noise from upstairs still didn't decrease after many complaints.

If it's not a problem on both sides, then why is this happening? I suddenly had a novel idea: Maybe there are really creatures between floors that can amplify sounds? Just like that, this book was born. When it comes to "floor - to - floor noise", most people may think of troublesome and heavy scenes. Although my book can't completely solve the problem of floor - to - floor noise, I will be satisfied if everyone can smile knowingly when they see the cute appearance of the "little elves" in the book.

In the future, when encountering the problem of floor - to - floor noise again, what if everyone can have an interesting mindset like "This must be the little elves playing pranks, I have to understand" or "Our sounds may be imitated by the little elves, we have to be more careful"? In the matter of floor - to - floor noise, we are sometimes victims and sometimes unconsciously become perpetrators. I sincerely hope that through this book, everyone can have more mutual understanding and view this problem with a more gentle and humorous attitude.

Byun Jeong - won
A best - selling picture book author in South Korea.
She studied arts and Western painting at Chung - ang University in South Korea.
After graduation, she engaged in the field of fashion design.
Now she is striving to create stories that can deeply touch the hearts of both adults and children. Her lovely daughter is the first reader of each of her new works, and the little girl is looking forward to sharing her mother's works with more children.
Her works include "The Sun's Vacation", "Party in the Bowl", which are deeply loved by children and parents, as well as "Ouch, Teething", "The Secret of Floor Noise", etc.