"A good read-aloud choice as summer approaches."—Booklist A sudden summer thunderstorm sends the squirrel siblings to seek shelter with new friends. A beloved book redesigned with a fresh new look. Mick, Mack, and Molly are enjoying a summer afternoon, when suddenly things are very still. Nothing is moving—not even the frogs, birds, or flowers. And then everyone is on the run—birds are flocking overhead and small animals are racing for shelter. Rain pours down and the thunder booms. Lightning cracks and flashes . . . and Mick, Mack, and Molly are caught in the middle of one of the most exciting moments of summer—a sudden summer thunderstorm. It can be scary, but for the three squirrel children, safe and dry in a cave, it brings new friends. Beloved author Kazuo Iwamura explores the seasons as he does in his other books—Hooray for Spring, Hooray for Fall, Hooray for Snow.

Summer days are here again! Here are over forty sidesplitting poems about summer vacation, covering everything from the much-anticipated last day of school to family road trips, wacky days at summer camp, learning how to swim, dizzying roller coaster rides, fun-filled days at the beach, and finally, the dreaded first day of the new school year. These hilarious poems written by Bruce Lansky, Kenn Nesbitt, Robert Pottle, Eric Ode, and Neal Levin, and the rest of the all-star gang of Giggle Poets are sure to make you count the days until summer vacation begins!

Mouse experiences some of the joys of summer for the first time, from eating watermelon and flying a kite to watching fireworks in the night sky.

Simple text and bold, beautiful paper sculpture convey the animal life, plant life, weather, and clothing, as well as the colors and feelings, associated with the summer season.

Zara by the Sea is a collection of poems for children of all ages. Read them aloud to enjoy the rhythm and colour poetry brings to everyday experiences and to a childhood by the sea.

At last, Sakiko’s summer vacation has arrived—her first since starting high school. This summer is positively packed with Spring Shine events, and she has a feeling it’s going to be awesome! But at the summer rock fest where Spring Shine is performing, she runs into Kasumi, the classmate who made fun of Chihiro before! What will go down when the hater comes face-to-face with the fan?! With Spring Shine’s solo concert, a summer festival, and Maaya’s birthday all happening too, this summer is chock-full of fun events!