Books published by publisher Watermill Press

Grow, Watermelon, Grow is a spirited and humorous miniature memoir for children but it is also for the child in all of us. It is a journey of a little girl and the planting of her treasured watermelon seeds. But the real cultivation is that of belief, confidence, and trust in one s self persevering and the magical reward of that perseverance. A distinct personality sets the book apart. The cover art immediately draws you in with its directness and unusual quality. The curious face, half-hidden by watermelon looks out at the world and encourages it to look back. As one turns the pages, one sees richly-colored end pages, done with real watermelon rind and mono prints from actual watermelon slices. The story unfolds through a first-person narrative, the author s voice, as direct and honest as the illustrations: filled with fantasy, culture, humor and sensitivity. In short, this is a highly individual interweaving of words and art that has the capability of touching people of all ages and backgrounds.