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Watermelon Pool

by Bonsoir Lune

A village’s imaginative summer swim

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A village’s imaginative summer swim

In this picture book, a watermelon becomes an unexpected place for a village gathering on a hot summer day. The children and other villagers scoop out the fruit, turn the rind into slides, and share the playful pool through to nightfall. The simple premise brings imagination and communal play together, with the watermelon serving as both setting and centerpiece. First published in 2015 in Korea, this debut picture book by Bonsoir Lune is presented here in a translation by Frances Cha.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy picture books about imaginative play
  • Families seeking a summer-themed story to share
  • Young readers interested in stories about community and shared fun

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Imagination and playSummerCommunityWatermelon

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Book overview

Dive into a glorious celebration of imagination and summertime in this newly-translated bestselling Korean picture book.

"Deliciously refreshing."--The Wall Street Journal
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When the summer sun is in full force, there's only one way to beat the heat: dive into a watermelon pool. After a large watermelon gets split in half, everyone in the village dives in, digging into the fruit and making slides from the rind while spending a joy-filled day together until nightfall.

Bonsoir Lune is a bestselling and beloved picture book creator working in Korea. Watermelon Pool was her debut picture book, first published in 2015. Translated by New York Times bestselling author Frances Cha, Watermelon Pool is the perfect, refreshing read for a scorching hot summer day.
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