And Then Comes Summer

Written by Tom Brenner · Illustrated by Jaime Kim

Part of the And Then Comes . . . series

Celebrate summer's adventures and joys as days stretch and memories are made.

5.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.6/5 Goodreads · 760 ratings

32 pages· 381 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD1070L

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Bookroo's summary

As the days grow longer, the anticipation of summer's adventures begins. From flip-flops to fireworks, each moment is a celebration of sunlit joy. Dive into a world of hide-and-seek, ice-cream trucks, and lakeside fun. This vibrant tale captures the essence of summer, evoking nostalgia and excitement for the season's unique magic. Will you join in the countdown to endless days of play and discovery?

'When everyday feels like a Saturday, and porches and lawns and sidewalks are playgrounds, and a familiar jingle interrupts the game . . . THEN race to be the first in —"Almond fudge, please!"'

— from the book

From the publisher

A joyful, sun-drenched tribute to the anticipation and adventures of the warmest season of the year. When the days stretch out like a slow yawn, and the cheerful faces of Johnny-jump-ups jump up . . . then it’s time to get ready for summer! From flip-flops and hide-and-seek to fireworks and ice-cream trucks, from lemonade stands and late bedtimes to swimming in the lake and toasting marshmallows, there’s something for everyone in this bright and buoyant celebration of the sunny season. Tom Brenner’s lovely, lyrical ode to summers spent outdoors will strike a chord with anyone who’s ever counted down the days until school gets out, and Jaime Kim’s jubilant, nostalgia-soaked illustrations leave little doubt that summer is indeed a time unlike any other.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 381
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD1070L

Themes & topics

Books about summer Books about ice cream Books about seasons Books about imagination and play Books about patriotic holidays

What readers & critics say

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5.3

“This book encompasses all the little and big things you love about summer, from 4th of July celebrations to day trips to the lake and lemonade stands to running through sprinklers. There's a good amount of diversity in the characters included and the illustrations are cute and full of summery feels—green grass, flushed cheeks, and fireflies at night. Reading it brings a sense of nostalgia and excitement for all the activities you loved as a child (riding your bike, eating ice cream, playing outside).”

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