Description "Moon Sherbet" is the second picture book by Baek Hee-na, the acclaimed author of "Cloud Bread." The story was born one sweltering summer night, when the author found herself worrying about the ever-warming Earth. Looking up at the moon hanging in the hot night sky, it seemed to be suffering from the heat too—and she wondered, what if the moon really did melt? That question sparked this delightful story. Everyone had shut their windows tight, cranked up their air conditioners and fans, and settled in for sleep. But then came a strange sound—drip, drip, drip... What could it be? Outside the window, the moon had begun to melt! The diligent building manager grandmother rushes outside and catches the melting moon water. She pours it into a sherbet mold and pops it into the freezer. Suddenly—the overloaded electricity causes a blackout, and the whole world goes dark. The neighbors, noticing moonlight glowing from the grandmother's apartment, follow it to her door. She shares her moon sherbet with everyone, and those who eat it no longer feel the summer heat at all. But then, someone in trouble comes knocking—because the moon outside has completely disappeared! What will they do about the missing moon? About the Author Baek Hee-na is known for her unique imagination and distinctive three-dimensional illustration style. She gained international recognition after being named Illustrator of the Year in the Fiction category at the 2005 Bologna Children's Book Fair, but her talent was already evident in her beloved, steady-selling work "Cloud Bread." "Cloud Bread" turns a daydream familiar to almost everyone—wondering what clouds might taste like—into a delightful story that brings back the joyful imagination of childhood. Centered around a loving family, the story follows what happens when everyone who eats bread made from a cloud (brought home by the family cat) begins to float into the air—a whimsical tale that stirs both nostalgia in adults and wonder in children. What truly sets Baek Hee-na apart is the warmth and creativity of her three-dimensional illustrations. Unlike traditional flat artwork, her characters are crafted as paper-textured figures dressed in fabric clothing, set against backgrounds built entirely from handmade props—all of which draw readers in with a cozy, heartfelt charm. Her other work, "The Red Bean Porridge Grandmother and the Tiger," also uses hanji (traditional Korean paper) figures to breathe new life into a well-loved folktale. Baek Hee-na's worldview, rooted in family and warmth, shines through in both her stories and her artwork, filling readers with a comforting sense of warmth.