“What do you want to be when you grow up?”

This is a question that children are often asked, especially. However, you don’t have to decide on your future aspirations right away. When you’re young, there’s something even more important than choosing your path: the process of gradually getting to know yourself. As children grow, they go through all kinds of experiences. It’s in this process that they slowly come to understand who they are—and along with that, their precious dreams begin to take shape and grow too.

We hope that the children who read this book will gain a deeper understanding of themselves. It’s important to know what interests you, what you’re good at, and what you really want. Only then can you work toward becoming the person you aspire to be. Your dreams themselves already have value—no matter how small, unusual, ever-changing, or far-fetched they may seem. The most important thing is to imagine, with a sense of joy, the kind of person you hope to become.

A Guide to Helping Children Tackle Their Future Career Worries
Here are some friends who are grappling with various concerns about their future aspirations. There’s me, who wants to figure out my future path as soon as possible; Moe, who has so many things she wants to do that she doesn’t know where to start; Yunseo, who is boldly pursuing her dreams; Wonsung, who lacks the football skills but still dreams of becoming a soccer player; Wool, who gives up as soon as things get boring; and Haeni, whose dreams have put her at odds with her parents... Can these children overcome their individual challenges and discover their own dreams? Join Teacher Kumee as you search for the key to resolving your worries about your future career.

Advice on Future Aspirations from a Counseling Expert
This book is a carefully crafted guide to resolving concerns about future aspirations, written by counseling expert Park Bu-geum, the head of the “Today Counseling Center.” Tailored to the understanding level of elementary school children, it serves as a friendly guide when young students face dilemmas about their future careers.

Lee Jeong-hwa
Previously worked as an animator and now primarily creates comics and illustrations. She has illustrated “Kira’s Museum Adventure,” “Wa Dang Lang: A Board Game to Boost Your Confidence with Idioms,” and “A Communication Method to Connect Heart to Heart with Mom and Dad.” She is currently serializing the “Babs Family” series. She loves all things cute and beautiful.

1 Things I Like, Things I’m Good At
What Should I Do If I Like Everything? — 14
I Like It—Why Can’t I Do It? — 18
Everyone Has Different Favorite Games — 22
What Should I Do If I’m Good at Everything? — 28
I Want to Appear on TV — 34
I Have Too Many Ideas — 40
I Want to Focus on One Thing — 46
What Do I Really Want to Become? — 52

2 Staying Committed
What’s the Difference Between a Dream and a Career? — 60
Dreams Are Always Changing — 66
If You Like It, That’s Enough — 70
How Do I Know What I’m Good At? — 74
Isn’t It Enough to Look at Financial Stability? — 80
It’s So Hard to Talk About My Future Aspirations — 86
Let’s Gather Information — 92
You Have to Keep Thinking — 98

3 Finding My Dream
I Love Playing with Friends — 106
Broaden Your Perspective — 112
What Games Do I Often Play? — 118
Learning Comes Easily to Me — 124
What You See Isn’t Always the Whole Story — 130
What If I Have a Special Skill? — 136
I Enjoy Being Alone — 142
My Own Heart Is What Matters Most! — 148
Turning Hope into Reality — 154