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Mama, Is It Summer Yet? [Hardcover]

Nikki McClure
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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May 1, 2010 4 and up
Young children see the passage of time through the seasonal changes to the world around them in this charming book, illustrated with Nikki McClure’s extraordinary cut-paper art. A little boy who can’t wait for summer keeps asking his mama, “Is it summer yet?” Mama says, “Not yet, little one,” then points to the signs that spring is turning to summer—the softening of the earth, the nest-building of squirrels, the singing of birds—and encourages her son to savor the beauty of spring.
Following the success of All in a Day, Nikki McClure once again uses her unique paper cutouts to showcase wonderful images of nature and the joys of family and the outdoors, creating a book that is both timeless and fresh.

Printed on recycled paper!
 
 
Praise for All in a Day
 
New York Times bestseller
Publishers Weekly bestseller
 
[STAR] “This uplifting picture book succeeds in introducing children to the perennial promise of tomorrow through lithe language and honed imagery.” —Kirkus, starred review
 
[STAR] “A handsome, effective piece of bookmaking that captures the glory of a day and the possibilities it holds.” —Booklist, starred review

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From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K—Repetition of this book's title question ties together responses and scenes of a child and his mother as they wait for warmer weather. It's a long winter, but small signs of the coming seasons are there each day. The days pass with a graceful swirl as the most delicate of paper-cuts detail budding trees, squirrels nesting, soft earth for seedlings, young ducklings following their mother, swallows circling overhead, and blossoming trees, culminating in the anticipated delight of summer berries. "My little one, it is summer now!" Simple black paper contrasts with a light, neutral background, highlighting spare use of digitally added color accents; solid-color sheets underscore the repeated text. While appreciation of the magnificent complexity of these paper-cuts might be lost on the youngest of readers, children will appreciate the simple sentences and lyrical verse that relate the seasonal passing of time. A lovely, artistic addition.—Mary Elam, Learning Media Services Plano ISD, TX
(c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

From Booklist

McClure, who did such a fine job of illustrating Cynthia Rylant's All in a Day (2009), a Booklist Editors' Choice title, presents another handsome, if somewhat similar, piece of bookmaking. Once again McClure uses her signature cut-paper art to bring the particulars of a child's world close. Here that child is a boy, who asks, “Mama, is it summer yet?” This refrain appears on pure-colored pages that face seasonal scenes: at first, bare trees, then the first show of buds, then the planting of a garden. Mama's answers always carry the hope of what's to come: “Not yet, my little one. But the swallows are singing. Soon warmer winds will blow.” Finally, it is, “Yes! . . . The honeybees are in the flowers. . . . The berries are juicy and sweet.” Two wonderful spreads show mother and son—finally—enjoying what they've long awaited. The language can be formal, but the artwork is captivating, capturing both the subtle seasonal changes as well as the love and shared joy between mother and son. Just when you wonder if summer will ever come, read this and make your heart happy. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Ilene Cooper

Product Details

  • Age Range: 4 and up
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers (May 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0810984687
  • ISBN-13: 978-0810984684
  • Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 0.4 x 10 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,769 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The story is sweet and the pictures are timeless. JBebe  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
I bought it for my 3 month old son to read with him. April  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
It is a wonderful story that can be shared by parent and child. Wayne S. Walker  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Have you ever waited, waited, seemingly forever waited, through the end of winter and the false starts of spring, wondering if summer would ever come? During the last chilly days of winter, a little boy wants to know, "Is it summer yet?" His mother tells him about the buds on the bushes, the seeds being planted in the earth, and the blossoms on the apple trees. They find unique beauty and pleasure in the nesting squirrels, the singing swallows, and the swimming ducklings. But will summer make it? And what will they do then? Nikki McClure's lyrical text and cut-paper illustrations celebrate the changing of the seasons and encourage children to look closely at the world of nature around them. The author lives in Olympia, WA, where she says the wait for summer always seems especially damp and gray. One sunny day in March, her son asked, "Mama, is it summer yet?" This book is her response. It is a wonderful story that can be shared by parent and child.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful June 11, 2010
Format:Hardcover
Nikki McClure's work has for a long time charmed and warmed my heart, but her latest effort could have been written just for us. Mama, Is It Summer Yet echos the same conversations I've been having with my son and I know I am not alone. McClure's intricate paper cut images are both innocent and sophisticated and capture perfectly the essence of mother nature and motherhood.

McClure celebrates the mundane and sacred. That precious moment when you get to taste your first strawberry of the season, planting seeds in the garden and watching them sprout... those fleeting moments that make life so beautiful. As always, it's about living in the present, savoring the moment.

We have been reading this book over and over, and my son has it memorized and reads it to himself. This book reminds me to stop and really absorb the gifts summer has to offer, now bittersweet as each season marks the lightening fast passage of time and my son growing up. Summer is a time to get closer to your children, see the world the way they do--as the magical place it is. Mama, Is It Summer Yet depicts this touchingly and is one of those books your child will remember as one of their favorites when they are adults. It's printed on recycled paper.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, timeless book July 13, 2010
Format:Hardcover
This is a beautiful book. The story is sweet and the pictures are timeless. The cut-paper technique used to create them is amazing. I love the black and white format of the pictures with a different accent color on each page. It reminds me a little of the illustrations in the classic children's book Blueberries for Sal (Live Oak Readalong)(Book + CD).

My two-year-old son had me read this book over and over. I highly recommend it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars On my granddaughter's wish list March 3, 2013
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My 2.5 yr old granddaughter checked this book out of the library and then didn't want to bring it back so it got added to her Amazon wish list. I can see why.
Sweet story, reflects the way children think about things. Great art work.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely illustrations August 6, 2012
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What a charming book. Love the artwork and the simple story. A favorite at my house. It is fun to see the seasons changing and then see these changes happening around us.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Special book for the collection January 11, 2012
By Lolar
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I had been drooling over Niki McClure's children books, I really appreciate her as an artist. I held off until Christmas because it really did seem like a special purchase. This was bought more for mama than child. But with the simplicity and bright colors my 20 month old loves it too. I highly recommend if you're a true lover of children's books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Springtime/Early Summer read for youngins August 21, 2011
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Remember when you were little and wanted so terribly to just run out and feel the sun on your face? Well this book certainly brings back those memories. There are beautiful pictures between a mother and her child as he continues to ask if its summer yet. I bought this story for my 18 month old and already the easy phrasing has him "reading" the book himself. Nikki McClure has become my favorite children's author/illustrator. Anything with her name on it is a sure 5 star read for both adults and children alike.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Family Heirloom August 16, 2011
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I collect childrens books and have a 3 year old granddaughter who loves me to read to her. This book will be in my bookcase forever....
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