Welcome to Perfect Picture Book Friday!

As you all know, summer starts on Sunday. So I have the perfect picture book today to get you ready!

In case you’re not already in the mood, I think this book will do the trick! 😊

Title: And Then Comes Summer

Written By: Tom Brenner

Illustrated By: Jaime Kim

ISBN#: 978-1536217377

Publisher: Candlewick, April 20, 2021, fiction

Suitable For Ages: 3-7

Themes/Topics: summer

text copyright Tom Brenner 2021, illustration copyright Jaime Kim 2021, Candlewick

Opening:

“When the days stretch out like a slow yawn,
and leaves and grasses sparkle with dew,
and the cheerful faces of johnny-jump-ups jump up. . .”

text copyright Tom Brenner 2021, illustration copyright Jaime Kim 2021, Candlewick

text copyright Tom Brenner 2021, illustration copyright Jaime Kim 2021, Candlewick

Brief Synopsis: [from the publisher] “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.”

Links To Resources: 100 Fun Summer Activities For Kids; What is your favorite thing to do in summer? Chase fireflies? Run through the sprinklers? Go camping? Make a list of your favorite activities and draw pictures of them!

text copyright Tom Brenner 2021, illustration copyright Jaime Kim 2021, Candlewick

Why I Like This Book: This book is what childhood summers should be, and reminds me of everything I did when I was a child! Hopscotch and ice cream treats and Fourth of July fireworks and long rides in the car to go camping or visit grandparents during which kids sing and play car games and ask “are we there yet?”. The hum of lawn mowers and the buzz of bees. The smells of fresh cut grass and new mown hay and fresh lemonade. The long hot days, and the evenings lit by the blink-blink of fireflies. Summer is everything wonderful, and this book celebrates it all. A tantalizing read for kids, and a nostalgic one for grown-ups, this book is sure to please everyone 😊

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do 😊

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Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! 😊