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Our Pool by Lucy Ruth Cummins is a delightful children's book capturing a magical summer day visit to a neighbourhood pool. The story unfolds through the experiences and interactions of a diverse group of people, highlighting the excitement and joy that the shared environment brings. Bursting with lively illustrations, the book offers a heartwarming glimpse into the camaraderie and fun poolside adventures can provide.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love stories about community, friendship, and the simple joys of a shared space. It captures the magic of a pool on a hot day, filled with vibrant illustrations and relatable experiences that resonate with kids and adults alike. Perfect for those who appreciate the beauty in everyday adventures and the warmth of communal gatherings.

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Our Pool

It's pool day in the city and everyone is welcome.

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On a hot day, people come from all over the city to spend the day at the pool in this joyful picture book that’s a love song to summer, the city, community, and staying cool!

Today is a pool day in the city! The sun is shining, so what are you waiting for? Friends and family. Kids and grandparents. Big bodies and small bodies. Everybody is welcome at our pool!

Get ready for swimming and splashing, zigzagging and dunking, and racing and laughing.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534499232

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Illustration: 8-c jkt (spot matte uv, coated); 6-c case; 6-c int (2 neon colors; special uncoated stock)

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 558g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Lucy Ruth Cummins is an author, illustrator, and art director of children’s books. She was happily paired with Jean Reidy for both Truman, which was named a New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2019, and Sylvie. She is also the author-illustrator of StumpkinVampenguinDalmartian: A Mars Rover’s StoryOur Pool, and A Hungry Lionor A Dwindling Assortment of Animals. Lucy has swum in creeks, streams, gorges, rivers, swimming holes, pools (above- and in-ground), lakes (both Great and Finger), decorative fountains, and oceans. Her very favorite place to swim, however, is at her community pool in Brooklyn with her sons and her neighbors.

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