A New York Times Editors' Choice Book!"This remarkable wordless picture book bursts with buoyant energy as a boy finds the key to a long-unopened door and makes his way from drabness to a joyful, magical land. " --The New York Times Book Review What's on the other side of the door? There's only one way to find out: You have to go through it. JiHyeon Lee's debut book, Pool, was lauded as a wordless masterpiece. Here she takes readers on another journey into an unexpected world--without words. Delicate, intricate, and whimsical drawings transform from grays to vivid color as a curious child goes through a mysterious door and discovers that open-mindedness is the key to adventure and friendship. Using magical realism, this book reminds us not to fear others. JiHyeon Lee's first book, Pool, was a New York Times Notable Children's Book of the Year, an ALA Notable, a USBBY Outstanding International Book, an NPR Best Book of the Year, and won the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal for Original Art. - Reminds readers that curiosity and open-mindedness are the keys to adventure and friendship- Teaches children to keep their minds and hearts open- Messages of adventure, friendship and facing fears Those who enjoy The Wall in the Middle of the Book and Pool will love this book. - Parents, teachers and librarians will enjoy sharing this book with kids- Lovely gift for artists, designers and illustrators, or anyone who appreciates art- Collectors of picture books, wordless art, design, Asian, international and world books will want a copy of this book