A boy, a girl, and a dog share the joys of summer–swimming, fishing, gardening, watching fireworks, chasing butterflies, and toasting marshmallows–in this newly recolorized backlist classic.
Summer (Beginner Books(R))
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A boy, a girl, and a dog share the joys of summer?swimming, fishing, gardening, watching fireworks, chasing butterflies, and toasting marshmallows?in this newly recolorized backlist classic.
About the Author
Alice Low is a noted anthologist and the author of many books for children. She lives in Sleepy Hollow, New York.
Roy McKie is the illustrator of many books, among them Ten Apples on Top, My Book About Me, I Can Write!, and The Pop-Up Mice of Mr. Brice by Dr. Seuss writing as Theo. LeSieg. He lives in Flemington, New Jersey. --This text refers to the Board book edition.
Roy McKie is the illustrator of many books, among them Ten Apples on Top, My Book About Me, I Can Write!, and The Pop-Up Mice of Mr. Brice by Dr. Seuss writing as Theo. LeSieg. He lives in Flemington, New Jersey. --This text refers to the Board book edition.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
This easy-reader has my two-year-old enthralled and her parents charmed. Roy McKie's illustrations add to the humor and surprise of Ms. Low's simple poetry. Originally published in 1963, it provides a nostalgic look at a carefree season through the eyes of two youngsters and their dog. McKie also illustrated Beginner Book's "Snow", a nice companion to this title.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A classic from the Dr. Seuss "Beginner Books" series, and in my opinion, the best of that series.
Not a story as such, but a wonderfully simple rhyme about many of the childhood joys of summer. The pictures complement the text ideally. One of my favourite books as a child, and now as a parent. Oh yes, the kids love it too.
The companion book "Snow" has the same illustrator but a different author(s) for some reason. Nevertheless it also is very good, and it is well worth having both (kids like to read both in one sitting).
Looking at the "peek inside", it seems the pictures have been touched up in the new release. The girl now has dark hair. I've no idea why they did this. I hope it hasn't been spoilt.
11 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Aunt Book
Format:Hardcover
I have been wanting to buy copies of this for my school library and myself (to replace a very battered childhood copy) for a long time, but for some reason this one, unlike its companion, SNOW, has been out of print. I was delighted when I learned that it was being reprinted. When I saw this reissue, I was saddened and rather baffled to see that they had changed it. I can't figure out why one of the children's hair color has been changed from blonde (okay, yellow, actually) to brown. What on earth is the point? And I'm unable to understand why they left out a two-page spread, the one in which the dog has a crab clamped on his tail and his eyes are big and surprised. Do they think it's too scary for children? What nonsense; it's never scared any child to whom I've read it.
I am grateful that they reissued it, but I would be a lot more grateful if they'd not messed around with it before doing so. I ordered a used copy of the original, in good condition, for my collection, instead of buying this. If this were the original, I'd give it five stars, but I am removing two stars for senseless changes.
I am grateful that they reissued it, but I would be a lot more grateful if they'd not messed around with it before doing so. I ordered a used copy of the original, in good condition, for my collection, instead of buying this. If this were the original, I'd give it five stars, but I am removing two stars for senseless changes.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
ahhh.....just love this book
Tonight as I was helping the kids get ready for bed I realized I needed something to boost up my spirits. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Review Gal
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice book for beginner readers
Would highly recommend to pre-k kids
Was proud to see my 5 year old read and enjoy without much difficulty
Was proud to see my 5 year old read and enjoy without much difficulty
Published 4 months ago by Mama Mia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for beginning readers
This book was illustrated well and the perfect length for a beginning reader. The pop up text feature was very helpful as well. It made seeing the passages very clear.
Published 5 months ago by Evan's mom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book, different from board book
I originally came across the board book in a store and bought it because I remember reading this book as a child. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Steph
5.0 out of 5 stars
Favorite kids' book for 3 generations!
This book was a favorite for me as a kid and I'm 53, then my classroom as a kindergarten teacher, loved by my own kids, and now the next generation! Read more
Published on February 15, 2011 by Lei
4.0 out of 5 stars
Different but still good
I noticed that some of the pages are different, for some reason certain pictures that my kids thought were hilarious were not included in this version, and the children looked... Read more
Published on July 20, 2010 by KC
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ahhh Summer!
I have always loved this book. As a kid i remember soaking into the pages. Life in all my child-mindfulness--summer adventures were as perfect as they were in the illustrations:... Read more
Published on August 2, 2009 by S. A. Stead
5.0 out of 5 stars
welcome as the summer
The delightful rhymes and simple illustrations sum up summer perfectly. This is a must for a young child's library.
Published on April 8, 2008 by the falcon
5.0 out of 5 stars
We like the things this book brings...
My three boys, all under 4, love this book. It's loaded with ice cream eating, marshmallow roasting, firefly catching fun. Read more
Published on June 19, 2006 by S. Potter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely illustrations, fun and warm reading
I am such a fan of Roy Mckie's illustrations. This is a similar book to 'snow' which is also illustrated by McKie using the same two children. Read more
Published on June 13, 2006 by A. Woodley
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