Summer Is Here

Celebrate the magic of childhood summers in this New York Times bestseller from acclaimed author Renée Watson and illustrator Bea Jackson.

There’s something extraordinary about a perfect summer day—the warmth on your skin, the taste of fresh fruit, the sound of friends laughing at the pool. Summer Is Here captures all these precious moments in a love letter to the season we wish would never end.

Follow one girl through her ideal summer day, from sunrise to starlight. She jumps rope on the sidewalk, cools off at the neighborhood pool, and gathers with family for a cookout under shady trees. The ice-cream truck’s familiar melody drifts through the air. Gardens overflow with life. And as evening falls, she makes a wish on the first star: I wish summer would stay.

Watson’s lyrical, rhythmic text reads like a gentle summer breeze, while Jackson’s sun-drenched illustrations practically radiate warmth off the page. This is a book that invites lingering—each spread bursting with sensory details that will transport young readers straight into the heart of summer joy.

Perfect for:

• Bedtime reading on warm summer nights
• Celebrating the simple pleasures of childhood
• Sharing memories of your own favorite summer days
• Young readers ages 4-8 who love stories about friendship, family, and seasonal traditions

A beautiful addition to any child’s library that captures why summer holds such a special place in our hearts.

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