"There's a ghost under the sofa!!"
Gulp! The mysterious world under the sofa that swallows things whole

Subaki is lying on the sofa reading a book as usual when—thud!—something falls out of their pocket. When they peek under the sofa to retrieve it, they lock eyes with a pair of glowing ones and gasp: "There’s a ghost under the sofa!" One by one, friends come to look, but no ghost appears—only forgotten objects. As they pull out dust-covered treasures and blow the dust away (whoosh!), long-lost puzzle pieces, crayons, and other items reappear. But the thing Subaki just dropped is nowhere to be found.

Just then, a gulp! echoes from the sofa. "It’s the ghost!" Everyone trembles in fear until Subaki bravely reaches under the sofa. Together, they tug something out and… a giant dust ghost emerges! There’s only one way to defeat it: everyone takes a deep breath and blows with all their might—whoooooosh! The dust flies away, revealing a fluffy ghost plushie—Subaki’s cherished toy. Everyone laughs over the ghostly chaos and cleans the house together. But where did Subaki’s dropped object go? It was a delicious jelly!

"Gulp...!"
Gulp! The Great Sofa Adventure transforms the "under-the-sofa" space—a place every child has wondered about—into a mysterious and exciting world of exploration. The endless stream of forgotten objects naturally brings back happy memories, while the possibility of a hidden ghost sparks the imagination. Now, join Subaki and friends as they brave this secret, special world under the sofa!

Subaki and friends blow their fears away with a "Whoosh!"
What is the true identity of the "ghost"? A thrilling twist reveals all!

When a giant ghost emerges from under the sofa, Subaki and friends blow hard (whoosh!) to face their fears. Gulp! The Great Sofa Adventure is a playful, imagination-filled story about overcoming fear. The idea of using breath instead of fighting or running showcases author Boram’s unique warmth and charm. The adventure begins as Subaki and friends search for lost items: they ride in on a robot vacuum, crawl on their bellies, and poke long objects under the sofa to retrieve their treasures. Each item is covered in gray dust, and they blow it away with a "whoosh!"—which gives them the courage to blow even harder when the giant "dust ghost" appears, turning red in the face as they work together.

The real delight lies in the final twist! Just as Subaki and friends sigh in relief after recognizing the ghost plushie, the lime-green sofa winks behind their backs—chewing happily on Subaki’s jelly! The true ghost, who gulp! swallowed Subaki’s puzzle pieces, blue crayon, lemon candy, and toy police car, was the sofa all along! This creative twist injects new imagination into a familiar space, adding fun and depth. Discover Subaki, their friends, and the real "ghost" in Gulp! The Great Sofa Adventure—filled with Boram’s signature warmth, mischief, and love.

Boram’s Cute and Whimsical Imagination!
A Thrilling Ghost Story That Starts Under a Tiny Sofa

An adorable ghost adventure unfolds at Subaki’s house! Under the little lime-green sofa, a mountain of Subaki’s long-lost items piles up—including the large plushie that turned out to be the "ghost." The story began with Boram’s simple wonder: What if lost objects gathered together? What if they held memories? Gulp! The Great Sofa Adventure sparks curiosity about what might be under the sofa, warms hearts by rediscovering cherished items, and reminds us of the value of memories.

Boram, known for blending quirky imagination and warmth into picture books, delivers another exciting ghost story with cute, lovable characters. From friends peeking under the sofa with their bottoms in the air, to a dust mountain too big to believe it came from under a small sofa, to the harmless fluffy ghost behind those sharp eyes, and even the lime-green sofa ghost sweating nervously after accidentally going "gulp!"—each colorful character’s personality makes the story more fun and special. Gulp! The Great Sofa Adventure invites you into the unknown world hiding in a familiar space: under the sofa!

"Gulp... Thud!" What’s hiding under the sofa?
A delightful yet spine-tingling ghostly chaos brought by author Boram!

"Huh? Something fell under the sofa!"
A chaotic and hilarious day begins as the search for the lost item unfolds!

Little Watermelon’s favorite spot is the sofa. Reading books, eating jelly, and drawing while lounging on it are his happiest moments. Today, while reading, "Plop!"—something suddenly fell from his pocket. To retrieve it, Little Watermelon musters the courage to peek under the sofa. And in that very moment—"Yaaaaah!"—a pair of glowing eyes stares back at him from the darkness! Can Little Watermelon and his friends gather the courage to uncover the truth about the "ghost" hiding under the sofa?

"Gulp! Thud! The Great Sofa Adventure" is a picture book brimming with thrills and curiosity, following Little Watermelon and his friends as they encounter the "ghost" under the sofa and gradually unravel the mystery. During their quest, they not only rediscover many long-lost tiny objects but also relive precious memories associated with them. And of course, they eventually come face-to-face with the "terrifying ghost"! Author Boram, known for her warm and whimsical stories, vividly captures the growth moment of "though scared at first, bravery emerges with friends by your side" through Little Watermelon’s journey. Even more excitingly, the story holds a twist ending no one saw coming! Dive into "Gulp! Thud! The Great Sofa Adventure" to uncover the truth about the ghost under the sofa!

Boram
I studied Western painting and have engaged in various activities to immerse myself in the world—working as a community art instructor, local activist, portrait artist, and emoji creator. My works include Splashy Sunflowers, Escape from Mogadishu, Cat Heroes Make Bibimbap, and Please Give Me the Perfect Fried Egg, and I have illustrated the Waggle Waggle Prairie Dog series.