Description
Long Long Night is an award-winning Korean children’s novel that tells the moving story of an unlikely friendship between a rhinoceros and a penguin. Through gentle, lyrical storytelling and expressive illustrations, it invites readers to reflect on companionship, perseverance, and hope. Ideal for children and for adults who love meaningful picture books, this title is a memorable addition to any home or classroom library.
Key Features
- Grand Prize winner of the 21st Munhakdongne Children’s Literature Award.
- Heartwarming story about the friendship between a rhinoceros and a penguin.
- Beautifully illustrated narrative that blends text and artwork for immersive reading.
- Explores themes of friendship, resilience, courage, and emotional growth.
- Suitable for shared family reading, independent reading, or use in educational settings.
Specifications
| Title | Long Long Night |
|---|---|
| Award | 21st Munhakdongne Children’s Literature Award Grand Prize |
| Author / Illustrator | Ruri |
| Publisher | Munhakdongne |
| Category | Children’s Literature, Picture Book |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | Korean |
| Recommended Age | Children and all ages |
| Country of Origin | Korea |




Meera from Mumbai, India –
This book is cute and fun. My kid loves the rhino and penguin friendship. The pictures are colorful too. Good read before bed.
Catalina from Madrid, Spain –
الكتاب جيد لأطفالي. الرسومات جميلة والقصّة بسيطة. يستمتع ابنائي بالقراءة ومشاعر الأمل واضحة.
Haruki from Tokyo, Japan –
My kids love this book. The story is fun and colorful. They enjoy the friendship theme between the rhino and penguin a lot. We’ve read it many times together.
Yuki from Tokyo, Japan –
Cute story about friendship. The illustrations are bright and engaging. Sometimes the plot felt slow for my kid, but overall it’s enjoyable.
Liam – London, England –
My kids enjoyed the story. The illustrations are colorful and engaging, but a few pages feel overly wordy for young ones. Delivery took longer than expected though.
Nolan – Nashville, USA –
The book has great illustrations. My kids loved the friendship between the rhinoceros and penguin. They asked to read it multiple times, which is a win in my book. Glad I got this for our collection.
Riley – Denver, USA –
This book has nice illustrations. My kid liked the rhino and penguin story a lot. We read it at bedtime, which was fun. It came in a little longer than expected for delivery, but worth waiting for.
Joaquín – Buenos Aires, Argentina –
El libro tiene ilustraciones muy bonitas. A mi hijo le encantó la historia de la amistad entre el rinoceronte y el pingüino. La letra es un poco pequeña para leer solo, así que necesitamos ayuda a veces. Lo compramos en línea y llegó tarde, pero valió la pena.
Olivia – Melbourne, Australia –
I really enjoyed reading this book. The illustrations are vibrant and engaging for kids. My child loved the story about friendship between a rhino and penguin. It’s great quality, perfect for bedtime stories. I’d recommend it to parents looking for something heartwarming.