In a sun-drenched village, the community finds a unique way to cool off—by diving into a giant watermelon pool. As the villagers carve slides from the rind and splash in the juicy depths, they create a day filled with laughter and joy. But as night approaches, will the magic of the watermelon pool last? Discover a whimsical world where imagination and summer fun collide in this enchanting tale.
A glorious celebration of imagination and summertime in this Korean bestselling picture book, now available in English 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 during any scorching hot summer.
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