A joyful, sun-drenched tribute to the anticipation and adventures of the warmest season of the year.When the days stretch out like a slow yawn, and the cheerful faces of Johnny-jump-ups jump up . . . then it's time to get ready for summer! From flip-flops and hide-and-seek to fireworks and ice-cream trucks, from lemonade stands and late bedtimes to swimming in the lake and toasting marshmallows, there's something for everyone in this bright and buoyant celebration of the sunny season. Tom Brenner's lovely, lyrical ode to summers spent outdoors will strike a chord with anyone who's ever counted down the days until school gets out, and Jaime Kim's jubilant, nostalgia-soaked illustrations leave little doubt that summer is indeed a time unlike any other.
Publisher: n/a
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9780763660710
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Hardcover
The Best Summer Ever
By Masse, Eve Bunting; Jose?e
Welcome to Frog and his world. He enjoys nothing better than spending time floating in his pond or visiting with his friends. He appreciates the simpler things in life and would prefer that things stay just the way they are--nice and peaceful. From acclaimed children's writer Eve Bunting comes a beginning reader series featuring the delightful Frog and his friends Rabbit, Possum, Raccoon, and Squirrel. In Best Summer Ever Frog compares himself to a bat, takes a much-needed vacation, and meets a Starman who helps him see the night sky in a new way.
Publisher: n/a
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9781585365500
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Print book
Curious George Curious About Summer
By Rey, H. A.
Preschoolers will delight in exploring a typical summer day in this sturdy board book with colorful tabs featuring everyone's favorite monkey, Curious George.From camping to kite-flying, from picnic treats to summer stargazing, little ones will enjoy a perfect day of summer play with Curious George in this tabbed board book! Join George and the man with the yellow hat as they enjoy a fun day at the beach, go on a picnic, enjoy a whirlwind of games at the carnival, and soak up that summer sun in this read-aloud book with rhyming text. Colorful tabs and sturdy pages are perfect for little hands.
Publisher: n/a
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9781328857712
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Board book
A Day in the Sun
By Berrios, Frank
Boys ages 3 to 7 will love this full-color storybook that features Kristoff and Sven from Disneys Frozen!,
Publisher: n/a
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9780736430883
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Paperback
Celebracion!
By Elya, Susan Middleton
It's a sunny day and everyone is headed to the main plaza for the start of the town parade and summer celebration. Follow along the parade route with a family of six as the festivities unfold. There are people riding motorcycles, bicycles, tricycles, and unicycles. Firefighters spray water on hot spectators. Bands of musicians playing clarinetes, saxophones, flautas, trumpets, and more march by. Lemonade, watermelon, tacos, and ice cream are consumed. The corn princess waves as her float goes by. And when a quick rain shower comes, the spectators duck for cover, and are rewarded with a colorful rainbow. Back in the main plaza at night, the festivities end with sparkling fireworks. Pop, pop, pop! Bon, bon, bon!With engaging text and imaginative, whimsical illustrations, Celebracion! is the perfect way to enjoy a summer day--and learn some Spanish too.
Publisher: n/a
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9781620142714
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Rainbow Stew
By Falwell, Cathryn
Splish, splash, puddle dash! It's a rainy summer day, but the vegetables in Grandpa's garden are just waiting to be picked. Yellow peppers, purple cabbage, red tomatoes, green zucchini, orange carrots, and more. So many colors! So many delicious ingredients to slice, chop, peel, and dice for a great big pot of mouthwatering Rainbow Stew. Yum!
Publisher: n/a
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9781600608476
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Hardcover
Kitten's Summer
By Fernandes, Eugenie
A beautifully illustrated picture book introducing toddlers to animals in the farmyard and the woods on a rainy summer day. It's a rainy summer day, and Kitten is meeting all sorts of animals taking shelter from or enjoying the warm rain, including a fox, a turtle, a beaver and many more. As in the two previous titles in the Kitten series, rhyming couplets capture the animals' actions, making this book another fantastic interactive read-aloud. Young readers will delight in discovering animal habitats, picking out seasonal details in the exquisite mixed-media art, and searching for and finding Kitten on every page.
Publisher: n/a
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9781554533428
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Book
Among a Thousand Fireflies
By Frost, Helen
How can a firefly find the one, among so many? Exquisite photographs and poetic text evoke a sense of mystery and magic.On a summer evening, just as the stars blink on, a firefly lands on a flower. Lights start to flash all around her - first one, then three, seven. Hundreds. Thousands. How will she find just one flash among them? And will he see her flash in return? In evocative photographs and lyrical language, Rick Lieder and Helen Frost, creators of the critically acclaimed Step Gently Out and Sweep Up the Sun, offer a true story of how two fireflies come together after finding each others light among thousands of others.
Publisher: n/a
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9780763676421
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Hardcover
I See Summer
By Ghigna, Charles
Pea pods, cucumbers, and strawberries provide plenty of opportunities for counting in the garden! Follow Dad, Grandma, and other family members as they pick and count. Hidden numbers on every page give readers an opportunity to search and learn.
Publisher: n/a
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9781404865907
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Paperback
Mermaid Dance
By Hakala, Marjorie
As the sun sets on the ocean, the sky turns pink, then purple, the spring becomes the summer, and a celebration begins. Mermaids arrive, ready to greet the new season by playing, feasting, and dancing in the high tide. Mark Jones' pastel illustrations capture an enchanting and mysterious world sure to delight the imagination of all readers.
Publisher: n/a
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9781934706473
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Hardcover
Hello Kitty, Hello Summer!
By Hirashima, Jean
Hello Kitty, hello seasonal fun! This sunny board book depicts our favorite star and her cast of friends enjoying all that summer has to offer: swimming, ice cream cones, and more! With sparse text and irresistible original scenic art, this title is part of the newest series of Hello Kitty collectible board books.
Publisher: n/a
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9781419706875
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Book
Summer Song
By Henkes, Kevin
Illustrations and easy-to-read text introduce the colors, songs, and activities of summer.
Publisher: n/a
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9780062866134
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Hardcover
Pinkalicious And The Pink Drink
By Kann, Victoria
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Pinkalicious shows off her pluckiness and her passion for pink in this 8 x 8 storybook!
Publisher: n/a
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9780606148689
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Paperback
Lionel in the Summer
By Krensky, Stephen
Summer is here, and Lionel has big plans. He makes a long list of things to do, from flying spaceships to building castles. But how will he find time for them all? In three other stories, Lionel stays awake for the Fourth of July fireworks, strikes it rich at his lemonade stand, and survives a family car trip. "Children will identify with and laugh with the characters." --School Library Journal
Publisher: n/a
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9780141308241
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Paperback
Summer
By Low, Alice
Better than fireworks, this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss celebrates all the wonderful things that come with summer! From trips to the beach and eating watermelon to fireworks and fishing, Alice Low and Roy McKie’s Summer will have young readers eager for the kind of fun only warm breezes and sunny weather can bring. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.
Publisher: n/a
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9780375812354
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Hardcover
The Boy Who Wouldn't Swim
By Lucke, Deb
Electric, sherbet-y colors, uniquely comic characters, and a story line filled with high comedy mark this fabulous picture book by new talent Deb Lucke. Eric Dooley just won't swim. If sweating in the hot summer sun while everyone else cools off in the pool isn't bad enough, Eric's younger sister is having the time of her life. When he sees her dog-paddling right across the middle of the pool, under his sunblock he's positively green with envy. Not to mention sweaty. And irritated. But after the babies in the wading pool give him dirty looks for invading their territory, Eric finds a way to conquer his fears. And just like that he goes from being the boy who wouldn't swim . . . to being the boy who won't get out of the pool. Not even in October.
Publisher: n/a
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9780618914845
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Print book
Mama, Is It Summer Yet?
By Mcclure, Nikki
As spring slowly turns to summer, a little boy builds a fort and plants a garden in impatient anticipation.
Publisher: n/a
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9780810984684
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Hardcover
Martha Speaks
By Meddaugh, Susan
It’s the pool party of the season! Every kid in town is going, especially with temperatures at an all-time high. But after Alice mistakes sun bronzer for sun block, Martha, Helen, and friends try to find a way for Alice to still go to the party and feel comfortable in her own—very orange!—skin. Includes a fun sun protection kit activity!
Publisher: n/a
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9780547628301
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Book
It's a Firefly Night
By Ochiltree, Dianne
"One, two, three, four, five. My jar's like a light bulb that's just come alive. " The lilting verses in this concept book chronicle a girl's capture and release of ten fireflies. Kid-readers will count up and down along with the song-like text. Interesting information about fireflies is included in the book's final spread, adding a touch of accessible nonfiction to this charming not-just-for-bedtime offering.
Publisher: n/a
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9781609052911
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Hardcover
Summer Supper
By Pfeffer, Rubin
A bold and graphic farm-to-table story, told entirely in words beginning with the letter "s"!From sowing seeds in spring to savoring succotash, follow the creation of a family meal from the farm to the picnic table on a warm summer evening. Told entirely in words beginning with the letter "s," this book will give children an appreciation for the process by which their food travels to the dinner table.Mike Austin cleverly incorporates Rubin Pfeffer's words into his art and creates a visual feast in which kids will love to indulge! Layers of humor and storytelling make this worth many revisits.
Publisher: n/a
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9781524714642
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Hardcover
Eloise's Summer Vacation
By Mcclatchy, Lisa
Eloise goes on summer vacation in this hilarious Level 1 Ready-to-Read that's perfect for emerging readers. How marvelous!Eloise, Weenie, and Nanny are going on a road trip across the country for vacation! Join them in this fun early reader.
Publisher: n/a
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9781481488204
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Hardcover
Sunny Bunny Tales
By Dunlap, Grosset &
Spend your summer with Max and Ruby! In "Grandma's Berry Patch," Max and Ruby pick sweet summer berries with Grandma. In "Max Cools Off," Max and Ruby water their thirsty garden. In "Max's Fireflies," Max catches fireflies in Grandma's backyard.
Publisher: n/a
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9780448451725
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Paperback
Summer
By Wenxuan, Cao
Summer is a poetic, inspirational picture book about the power of kindness from two of China's most acclaimed creators -- and children will discover a surprise as they turn the pages!During a hot summer day in the grasslands, a group of animals race to claim the single spot of shade -- under one tiny leaf that clings to a branch. The animals fight until they are inspired by an act of love to offer shade to one another.Through lyrical text from Hans Christian Andersen Award winner Cao Wenxuan, the story comes alive with bright, delicate art from award-winning illustrator Yu Rong and provides a vivid introduction to animals. In the middle of the book, pages grow shorter and then longer to emphasize each selfless action and to remind children of the importance of sharing and being kind.An Imprint Book
Publisher: n/a
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9781250310064
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Hardcover
Nonfiction
Summer
By Butterfield, Moira
Simple text is combined with colorful illustrations and hands-on activities in this introductory look at the four seasons. Young readers will learn why the weather changes to make spring, summer, fall, and winter, and how the seasons vary in different parts of the world. Each book also touches on seasonal holidays and how changes in daylight and temperature affect people, plants, and animals.
Publisher: n/a
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9781583406151
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Library Binding
Summer
By Gerard, Valerie J.
Examines how summer brings observable changes in weather, nature, and people.
And Then Comes Summer
By Brenner, Tom
A joyful, sun-drenched tribute to the anticipation and adventures of the warmest season of the year.When the days stretch out like a slow yawn, and the cheerful faces of Johnny-jump-ups jump up . . . then it's time to get ready for summer! From flip-flops and hide-and-seek to fireworks and ice-cream trucks, from lemonade stands and late bedtimes to swimming in the lake and toasting marshmallows, there's something for everyone in this bright and buoyant celebration of the sunny season. Tom Brenner's lovely, lyrical ode to summers spent outdoors will strike a chord with anyone who's ever counted down the days until school gets out, and Jaime Kim's jubilant, nostalgia-soaked illustrations leave little doubt that summer is indeed a time unlike any other.
The Best Summer Ever
By Masse, Eve Bunting; Jose?e
Welcome to Frog and his world. He enjoys nothing better than spending time floating in his pond or visiting with his friends. He appreciates the simpler things in life and would prefer that things stay just the way they are--nice and peaceful. From acclaimed children's writer Eve Bunting comes a beginning reader series featuring the delightful Frog and his friends Rabbit, Possum, Raccoon, and Squirrel. In Best Summer Ever Frog compares himself to a bat, takes a much-needed vacation, and meets a Starman who helps him see the night sky in a new way.
Curious George Curious About Summer
By Rey, H. A.
Preschoolers will delight in exploring a typical summer day in this sturdy board book with colorful tabs featuring everyone's favorite monkey, Curious George.From camping to kite-flying, from picnic treats to summer stargazing, little ones will enjoy a perfect day of summer play with Curious George in this tabbed board book! Join George and the man with the yellow hat as they enjoy a fun day at the beach, go on a picnic, enjoy a whirlwind of games at the carnival, and soak up that summer sun in this read-aloud book with rhyming text. Colorful tabs and sturdy pages are perfect for little hands.
A Day in the Sun
By Berrios, Frank
Boys ages 3 to 7 will love this full-color storybook that features Kristoff and Sven from Disneys Frozen!,
Celebracion!
By Elya, Susan Middleton
It's a sunny day and everyone is headed to the main plaza for the start of the town parade and summer celebration. Follow along the parade route with a family of six as the festivities unfold. There are people riding motorcycles, bicycles, tricycles, and unicycles. Firefighters spray water on hot spectators. Bands of musicians playing clarinetes, saxophones, flautas, trumpets, and more march by. Lemonade, watermelon, tacos, and ice cream are consumed. The corn princess waves as her float goes by. And when a quick rain shower comes, the spectators duck for cover, and are rewarded with a colorful rainbow. Back in the main plaza at night, the festivities end with sparkling fireworks. Pop, pop, pop! Bon, bon, bon!With engaging text and imaginative, whimsical illustrations, Celebracion! is the perfect way to enjoy a summer day--and learn some Spanish too.
Rainbow Stew
By Falwell, Cathryn
Splish, splash, puddle dash! It's a rainy summer day, but the vegetables in Grandpa's garden are just waiting to be picked. Yellow peppers, purple cabbage, red tomatoes, green zucchini, orange carrots, and more. So many colors! So many delicious ingredients to slice, chop, peel, and dice for a great big pot of mouthwatering Rainbow Stew. Yum!
Kitten's Summer
By Fernandes, Eugenie
A beautifully illustrated picture book introducing toddlers to animals in the farmyard and the woods on a rainy summer day. It's a rainy summer day, and Kitten is meeting all sorts of animals taking shelter from or enjoying the warm rain, including a fox, a turtle, a beaver and many more. As in the two previous titles in the Kitten series, rhyming couplets capture the animals' actions, making this book another fantastic interactive read-aloud. Young readers will delight in discovering animal habitats, picking out seasonal details in the exquisite mixed-media art, and searching for and finding Kitten on every page.
Among a Thousand Fireflies
By Frost, Helen
How can a firefly find the one, among so many? Exquisite photographs and poetic text evoke a sense of mystery and magic.On a summer evening, just as the stars blink on, a firefly lands on a flower. Lights start to flash all around her - first one, then three, seven. Hundreds. Thousands. How will she find just one flash among them? And will he see her flash in return? In evocative photographs and lyrical language, Rick Lieder and Helen Frost, creators of the critically acclaimed Step Gently Out and Sweep Up the Sun, offer a true story of how two fireflies come together after finding each others light among thousands of others.
I See Summer
By Ghigna, Charles
Pea pods, cucumbers, and strawberries provide plenty of opportunities for counting in the garden! Follow Dad, Grandma, and other family members as they pick and count. Hidden numbers on every page give readers an opportunity to search and learn.
Mermaid Dance
By Hakala, Marjorie
As the sun sets on the ocean, the sky turns pink, then purple, the spring becomes the summer, and a celebration begins. Mermaids arrive, ready to greet the new season by playing, feasting, and dancing in the high tide. Mark Jones' pastel illustrations capture an enchanting and mysterious world sure to delight the imagination of all readers.
Hello Kitty, Hello Summer!
By Hirashima, Jean
Hello Kitty, hello seasonal fun! This sunny board book depicts our favorite star and her cast of friends enjoying all that summer has to offer: swimming, ice cream cones, and more! With sparse text and irresistible original scenic art, this title is part of the newest series of Hello Kitty collectible board books.
Summer Song
By Henkes, Kevin
Illustrations and easy-to-read text introduce the colors, songs, and activities of summer.
Pinkalicious And The Pink Drink
By Kann, Victoria
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Pinkalicious shows off her pluckiness and her passion for pink in this 8 x 8 storybook!
Lionel in the Summer
By Krensky, Stephen
Summer is here, and Lionel has big plans. He makes a long list of things to do, from flying spaceships to building castles. But how will he find time for them all? In three other stories, Lionel stays awake for the Fourth of July fireworks, strikes it rich at his lemonade stand, and survives a family car trip. "Children will identify with and laugh with the characters." --School Library Journal
Summer
By Low, Alice
Better than fireworks, this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss celebrates all the wonderful things that come with summer! From trips to the beach and eating watermelon to fireworks and fishing, Alice Low and Roy McKie’s Summer will have young readers eager for the kind of fun only warm breezes and sunny weather can bring. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.
The Boy Who Wouldn't Swim
By Lucke, Deb
Electric, sherbet-y colors, uniquely comic characters, and a story line filled with high comedy mark this fabulous picture book by new talent Deb Lucke. Eric Dooley just won't swim. If sweating in the hot summer sun while everyone else cools off in the pool isn't bad enough, Eric's younger sister is having the time of her life. When he sees her dog-paddling right across the middle of the pool, under his sunblock he's positively green with envy. Not to mention sweaty. And irritated. But after the babies in the wading pool give him dirty looks for invading their territory, Eric finds a way to conquer his fears. And just like that he goes from being the boy who wouldn't swim . . . to being the boy who won't get out of the pool. Not even in October.
Mama, Is It Summer Yet?
By Mcclure, Nikki
As spring slowly turns to summer, a little boy builds a fort and plants a garden in impatient anticipation.
Martha Speaks
By Meddaugh, Susan
It’s the pool party of the season! Every kid in town is going, especially with temperatures at an all-time high. But after Alice mistakes sun bronzer for sun block, Martha, Helen, and friends try to find a way for Alice to still go to the party and feel comfortable in her own—very orange!—skin. Includes a fun sun protection kit activity!
It's a Firefly Night
By Ochiltree, Dianne
"One, two, three, four, five. My jar's like a light bulb that's just come alive. " The lilting verses in this concept book chronicle a girl's capture and release of ten fireflies. Kid-readers will count up and down along with the song-like text. Interesting information about fireflies is included in the book's final spread, adding a touch of accessible nonfiction to this charming not-just-for-bedtime offering.
Summer Supper
By Pfeffer, Rubin
A bold and graphic farm-to-table story, told entirely in words beginning with the letter "s"!From sowing seeds in spring to savoring succotash, follow the creation of a family meal from the farm to the picnic table on a warm summer evening. Told entirely in words beginning with the letter "s," this book will give children an appreciation for the process by which their food travels to the dinner table.Mike Austin cleverly incorporates Rubin Pfeffer's words into his art and creates a visual feast in which kids will love to indulge! Layers of humor and storytelling make this worth many revisits.
Eloise's Summer Vacation
By Mcclatchy, Lisa
Eloise goes on summer vacation in this hilarious Level 1 Ready-to-Read that's perfect for emerging readers. How marvelous!Eloise, Weenie, and Nanny are going on a road trip across the country for vacation! Join them in this fun early reader.
Sunny Bunny Tales
By Dunlap, Grosset &
Spend your summer with Max and Ruby! In "Grandma's Berry Patch," Max and Ruby pick sweet summer berries with Grandma. In "Max Cools Off," Max and Ruby water their thirsty garden. In "Max's Fireflies," Max catches fireflies in Grandma's backyard.
Summer
By Wenxuan, Cao
Summer is a poetic, inspirational picture book about the power of kindness from two of China's most acclaimed creators -- and children will discover a surprise as they turn the pages!During a hot summer day in the grasslands, a group of animals race to claim the single spot of shade -- under one tiny leaf that clings to a branch. The animals fight until they are inspired by an act of love to offer shade to one another.Through lyrical text from Hans Christian Andersen Award winner Cao Wenxuan, the story comes alive with bright, delicate art from award-winning illustrator Yu Rong and provides a vivid introduction to animals. In the middle of the book, pages grow shorter and then longer to emphasize each selfless action and to remind children of the importance of sharing and being kind.An Imprint Book
Nonfiction
Summer
By Butterfield, Moira
Simple text is combined with colorful illustrations and hands-on activities in this introductory look at the four seasons. Young readers will learn why the weather changes to make spring, summer, fall, and winter, and how the seasons vary in different parts of the world. Each book also touches on seasonal holidays and how changes in daylight and temperature affect people, plants, and animals.
Summer
By Gerard, Valerie J.
Examines how summer brings observable changes in weather, nature, and people.