Description
Book introduction
A child cheering for a baby swallow
A picture book with a kind heart
『Summer, Swallow』
The 100th story of Yellow Imagination picture book seen with heart. 『Summer, Swallow』 is the first picture book created by writers Yoonmi Koo and Minwoo Kim, recalling memories of the swallows she saw in her countryside when she was young. Let’s go on a journey into nostalgic memories through stories and pictures that harmonize with the happy swallow family, the scenery of a quiet rural village, and the sound of rain announcing the beginning of summer. You can also get a glimpse of the kind heart of a child cheering for a baby swallow left alone in a difficult situation.
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Evelyn Blume from Toronto, Canada (verified owner) –
With its gentle brush strokes and poignant tales, ‘Summer, Swallow’ encapsulates childhood innocence. Each page invites us back to sun-kissed afternoons spent observing fleeting moments.
Ella Rainwater from Brooklyn, New York –
Amid the ebb and flow of childhood laughter in quiet nooks of Brooklyn, *Summer, Swallow* ignites memories woven from fragments of my youth. Koo and Kim masterfully revive whispers from nature—the rapturous thrill when a timid baby swallow spreads its wings for the first time brings forth an aching nostalgia so vivid you can almost taste summer rain on your skin. Each page—a portal—envelops readers in tender tales beneath vast azure skies filled with promise yet unspoiled by urban tumult. The beauty unfolds alongside delicate illustrations echoing a calm countryside essence that blends seamlessly into contemporary moments lost amid hurried lives.
Liora Aminov from Jerusalem, Israel (verified owner) –
At first glance, the charm of “Summer, Swallow” appeared as mere fluff in a world inundated with noise. However, Yoonmi Koo and Minwoo Kim carve out a nostalgic sanctuary that envelopes readers into sun-drenched memories shimmering with simplicity. Each page reflects serene imagery reminiscent of verdant fields during balmy afternoons where swallows dash joyfully above children playing under sprawling skies. The juxtaposition between playful innocence and emotional struggle lends depth to this picture book’s tender narrative—a child encouraging a lone baby swallow resonates profoundly within diverse familial settings worldwide. Ultimately, the storytellers deliver an authentic experience filled with warmth—one worth sharing amid bustling lives.
Anaïs Lemoine from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, France –
Plongée dans un monde délicat où l’enfance danse avec la nature. Les illustrations m’emmènent en arrière, à une époque simple remplie de couleurs et d’émotions authentiques. La gentillesse résonne sous chaque page.
Camila Jiménez from Queretaro, Mexico –
A warm breeze whispers nostalgia, as each page flutters like swallows at dusk. Heartfelt moments of joy illuminate childhood dreams—a perfect embrace between story and soul.
Emma from Berlin, Germany –
A beautiful homage to childhood memories. The illustrations are enchanting, and the story captures a sense of innocence that resonates with readers young and old.