About the Author

This is Korean author/illustrator Lee Jihyeons first book. She is working on a second book for the same publisher. She did a residency in New York in 2012 after receiving her master's in Seoul, South Korea, in 2004. A practicing fine artist, she has shown her work all around Korea in many group and solo exhibitions. She lives and works in Seoul, South Korea.

Reviews

"This wordless book has details that urge storytelling and repeat examinations." - Fort Worth Star-Telegram Best Books of 2015

"A masterful wordless book that celebrates quiet moments and new friendship."--Creator's Syndicate

"A quiet tribute to the beauty of hidden depths."--The Wall Street Journal

"A wonderful addition to any library, home or classroom."--Montreal Gazette

"A wondrous, wordless tale of a girl and boy and the magical world they discover once they brave the depths of a pool."- New York Times Notable Book of The Year

"A wordless masterpiece of space, scale, and silence... wonderful beyond words from cover to cover."--Brain Pickings

"An enchanting story of wonder and friendship. Dive right in."--BookPage

"Brilliant. Lee's debut picture book is a swan dive."--School Library Journal, starred review

"Combines imaginative power and emotional restraint... An auspicious and memorable debut."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Diving into the unknown can be an exhilarating and magical experience"--T: The New York Times Style Magazine

"Expect something more exciting than a swim lesson."--The Horn Book Magazine

"Makes you think, works on many different levels, and does it all without a single word, plunge right into Pool ."--Nerdy Book Club

"Opens the reader to miracles that can be uncovered in ordinary situations."--The New York Times

"Perfect for preschoolers (and anyone with an imagination!)."--Good Housekeeping

"So many sweet little surprises in this story!"-- Design Mom

"That arresting cover delivers on its promises. Beauty, whimsy, stillness, imagination."--This Picture Book Life

"The message is wordless but clear: don't stay safely on the surface but dive deep to find friendship and wonder.. a delight."--Kirkus Reviews

"The wide range of facial expressions on humans and fish alike encourage re-reading."-School Library Connection

"Will stay with you even after you close the book and resurface."--The Boston Globe

http: //smithsonianapa.org/bookdragon/pool-by-jihyeon-lee/Wherever you are, whatever your background, that first open page will surely be beckoning you to dive right in.