A delightful food picture book created by singer and actress Lee Jung-hyun, brimming with the cozy warmth and flavors of a fluffy autumn day!
Deep within a dense camphor forest stands a large house made of camphor wood—the home of Rhea, the forest chef, and her fluffy little dog, Tori. Rhea, who loves to cook, takes great joy in crafting delicious dishes using seasonal ingredients, and her home is always filled with mouthwatering aromas. One day, a family of little kittens suffering from a cold shows up at Rhea and Tori’s doorstep. Without hesitation, Rhea prepares an entire autumn feast for them, pouring her heart into every dish. A fragrant chestnut soup bursting with autumn flavors and crispy cheese cookies gently soothe the sick kittens’ hearts.
Join us as we experience a warm and heartwarming day in the life of Rhea, the forest chef who cooks with love—and discover the comforting magic of her kitchen!

“The Fluffy Forest Kitchen” is a delightful picture book brimming with the enticing aroma of delicious food on every page. It features the healthiest, freshest ingredients carefully selected to be shared with children, all woven into easy-to-follow recipes that anyone can master. Follow the step-by-step cooking instructions in the book, and let’s all become forest chefs together. You’ll experience the joy of preparing food with your own hands and sharing it with others—a truly heartwarming experience.

The food prepared by Rhea and Tori is filled with warmth and kindness. Rhea’s generous, caring spirit shines through as she selflessly helps a family of kittens, while Tori demonstrates courage in overcoming the challenge of handling prickly chestnuts. Their collaboration in making chestnut soup makes this dish all the more precious and unforgettable.

Author Lee Jung-hyun draws our attention to the small, often overlooked beings around us. This story, inspired by a real-life experience in which the author and her daughter reached out to help a sick kitten, is both sincere and deeply moving. It is a warm picture book that conveys the abundant comfort of a simple meal through a child’s innocent perspective.

An artist who builds stories through food, Lee Jung-hyun, joins forces with illustrator Yeom-i, a writer who “cooks” with her brush, to bring you a rich and flavorful seasonal tale.

As a former beloved singer and actress, author Lee Jung-hyun is now gaining widespread attention as a culinary artist on the popular TV show “Banchan Restaurant.” Her heartfelt dedication to selecting healthy seasonal ingredients for children and preparing meals with care is fully reflected in this picture book. She has crafted recipes that are easy for anyone to follow, while thoughtfully embedding stories that resonate with children. It is precisely because of this that this joyful food picture book strikes a chord with readers of all ages.

Illustrator Yeom-i captures the autumn forest in a maple-leaf-filled landscape with her signature soft and delicate style, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The rising steam from a bowl of fluffy, steaming chestnut soup and the rustling sound of fallen leaves are vividly depicted, drawing readers into an autumnal camphorwood forest.

The “Warm Forest Kitchen” series, brought to life by these two talented creators, is set to introduce readers to new seasonal delicacies with each change of season. Stay tuned for their rich and delicious seasonal stories.

Lee Jung-hyun

As a singer and actress, she is deeply loved by many and continues to be actively involved in various projects to this day.
Raising two children, preparing meals for them every day has become a source of happiness for her lately.
She is the author of books such as “Lee Jung-hyun’s Palace-Style Weaning Foods” and “Lee Jung-hyun’s Home-Cooked Restaurant.”
“Fluffy Fluffy Forest Chef” is her first cookbook picture book, created with her two children in mind.

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She captures everyday life—fragile yet all the more precious.
As an illustrator, she is widely loved on social media and regularly holds solo exhibitions.
She is the author of the “Desert Fox Coloring Book” series.
“Cozy Forest Kitchen” is her first picture book as an illustrator.