I'm a Broccoli, but I Want to Be Loved: Part Two

Author Daldareum · Publisher Kidari · Published 2026-06-16 · ISBN 9791157857937

Book Introduction

Broccoli tried everything to be loved,
What happens after a great success?

In the picture book "I'm Broccoli, But I Want to Be Loved," the main character Broccoli struggles to be loved. He rashly imitates popular friends, but these methods don't yield good results. Broccoli eventually receives great love not by imitating someone else, but through 'the most broccoli-like way.'

Did Broccoli live happily ever after, having achieved the popularity he so desired?
"I'm Broccoli, But I Want to Be Loved: A Second Story" began with this question.

The first story of "I'm Broccoli, But I Want to Be Loved" ends with Broccoli becoming the cover model for magazine. In the second story, author Seo Young, who put great effort into the illustrations, story structure, and scene direction, shows 'what happened afterward' in a movie film format on the front endpaper.
The successful Broccoli is busy developing recipes, communicating with fans through live broadcasts, and filming commercials. He is tired and exhausted but never wants to stop trying. He doesn't want to become the 'number one most disliked vegetable' again.
Then one day, someone spills broccoli soup in front of Broccoli's house and runs away. A note saying 'Broccoli, you are a liar.' is stuck on the wall. Who did this? Why did this happen? Can Broccoli catch the culprit?

A picture book that asks us, who cannot stop even when exhausted and tired,
the meaning of true happiness

Just like Broccoli, who gained great popularity in the story, the picture book "I'm Broccoli, But I Want to Be Loved" also received great love from readers. After its publication in 2021, it reversed sales rankings on online bookstores through word-of-mouth among readers and has established itself as a steadily loved bestseller picture book. In 2024, it was included in elementary school national textbooks (Korean, 1st grade, 2nd semester), and was selected as Siheung's Book of the Year in 2024, Yangju's Book of the Year in 2025, and Pocheon's Book of the Year in 2026. It was also selected by 'Bookstart', chosen by picture book experts, for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024.

Being loved by so many people is certainly a good thing, but not every moment is happy. Successful Broccoli must respond to numerous requests to maintain popularity and strive to show a better side of himself. While these moments can lead to further growth, if fatigue accumulates without time to recover a tired body and mind, unexpected problems can arise.

The desire to be loved is not wrong in itself. One can try various things for what one wants. Just as Broccoli did in the first story. But what should one do after achieving what was so desired? If one is too busy trying to maintain popularity or fulfill greater desires, one might miss what is truly important.
"I'm Broccoli, But I Want to Be Loved: A Second Story" asks a question to those who live too busy and rushed a life. 'Aren't you living too breathlessly right now?', 'Are you missing out on happy moments?'

Who did it? Why did they do it?
The value found in the process of asking questions and finding answers

In the first story, Broccoli struggled to 'be loved,' and in the second story, he struggles to 'find the culprit.' Author Daldareum presented a culprit and a situation that readers can fully accept, and author Seo Young added details to these settings, vividly directing every scene. Thanks to this, readers can enjoy the story by discovering clues scattered throughout the work like 'cookie crumbs.'
When reading this work with children, instead of quickly flipping through the pages to check the content, it's good to give them time to imagine the culprit and the situation by asking, "Who did it?" and "Why did they do it?" This is because it's not just about identifying the culprit, but about discovering life's values by thinking about why such a thing happened and what to do if it happened in real life.
(※ Please refrain from revealing the culprit so that other readers can enjoy the exciting story)

The publication of "I'm Broccoli, But I Want to Be Loved: A Second Story," which contains new events and an expanded message, will be very welcome news to readers who enjoyed the previous work. Readers who haven't met Broccoli yet can still read the 'second story' first. They'll be so captivated by Broccoli's charm that they'll naturally seek out the first story.

Author's Note

Every day, I go for a walk into the story with trepidation and excitement.
Broccoli received much love and achieved the #1 sales for his cookbook, but he didn't realize he had lost something precious. Broccoli's second story contains a message about what leaves a longer impression on the heart than popularity. _Daldareum

Sometimes, we pass by without realizing the importance of a precious relationship.
In such cases, even after a long time, I send a sudden greeting.
Because I believe true happiness begins with knowing the precious things by your side. _Seo Young

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