Summer Is Summer

Author: Phillis and David Gershator Illustrator: Sophie Blackall

SUMMARY:

From the book's jacket

A rose is a rose
And everything grows--
When summer is summer is summer.

"For many children summer is lemonade and salty air, baseball and ice cream, fireflies and starry nights, and much, much more. Join four friends as they explore the outdoor world of summer and all its sensory pleasures."

The lovely image on the cover sets the tone for this picture book celebration of friends having fun in the summer.

DEVELOPMENTAL VALUE:

This book is really not about the words, but the illustrations. It starts off with what it looks to be a white brother and sister who later meet a black brother and sister. Throughout the book, they play together and at the end they go their separate ways. This books sends a subtle message about friendship and how it knows no boundaries. Friendship is blind especially at that age. This book is also a great concept book that could be used when learning about summer, or seasons in general.

AGE RANGE:

Infants to 5 years