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Description
The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky (2017) is KimJihyun’s first picture book; it is composed entirely of pictures. It “tells” the story of a young boy and his dog who spend a day swimming and sunbathing at a lake that is within walking distance from his grandparents' home, whom he is visiting with his parents. At first glance, the story might seem unremarkable, recounting an experience familiar to many. However, Kim’s illustrations challenge this assumption by drawing us into the boy’s encounter with nature. She creates a visual journey that guides us through a perceptual shift--one that inspires wonder at the extraordinariness of existence.
Publication Date
2025
Publisher
Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children
City
Montclair
Keywords
animals, awe, existence, nature, philosophy for children, silence, wonder
Disciplines
Early Childhood Education | Education | Environmental Education | Outdoor Education | Philosophy
Recommended Citation
Laverty, Megan Jane, "Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky (2017) by Kim Jihyun" (2025). Picture Books. 35.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/iapc_thinkingstories_picturebooks/35
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