An ode to a uniquely Australian experience and the joy of family and friends. Sunny days, weekends at the pool, games in the backyard, daylight until late and long, lovely holidays . . . that's summer, the best season ever. The perfect follow up to the much-loved Why I Love Footy- Notables list, Picture Book of the Year category, CBCA 2016.

Why I Love Summer is a ten-page children’s book filled with colorful images. The Story is narrated by a little girl who loves the Summertime. The Book features a story about why the girl loves summer which includes her sharing stories about camp time, family time, and other fun-loving Summer activities that all children can identify with. The Book’s purpose is to get children engaged with books and reading by creating a book with a familiar identifiable topic. Through this story children can envision themselves in the pages and think about the things they love about the beloved season. Why I love Summer is meant for children of all ages and all backgrounds.

I love summer because I get a super long break from schoolwork. I love summer because I can eat lots and lots of ice cream. I love summer because I can catch fireflies in the backyard. This little fun book about the summer season for children features different reasons why kids love summer and what are their favorite fun activities to do during the summer season. With big bright illustrations kids will love to explore the summer season in a fun and educational way. Collect your copy today cause It makes an excellent summer holiday gift for kids.

Featuring children’s own words along with heart-warming pictures, this book is a perfect celebration of all that is special about summer.

When a boy and his pet dragon enjoy a summer day exploring, what will they do? They enjoy the pool, the beach, a fireworks show and more. The Dear Dragon Developing Readers series provides young readers practice reading with simple story lines, familiar topics and vocabulary, and fun illustrations that support the text written at F&P level A. Each book contains educators' resources which include a picture glossary, reading reinforcements and activities. Teachers' notes also available on publisher's website.