Summer's Magic

By Kaitlin B. Curtice, Eduardo Marticorena (Illustrator)

Part of the An Indigenous Celebration of Nature series

A boy discovers the magic of summer and the importance of caring for Earth.

4.0/5 Goodreads · 55 ratings

40 pages

$14.99Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Bo, a Potawatomi boy, loves summer's long days with his sister, Dani. When their favorite spot is polluted, Bo learns the importance of caring for Earth. Overcoming shyness, he invites others to join in, uncovering summer's true magic and the power of community.

From the publisher

An Indigenous boy invites new friends to share in beloved traditions as he celebrates the joy of summer and his love for Earth and Creator in this picture book that revels in the warmth, light, and fun of the longest days of the year. Bo, a proud Potawatomi boy, is excited to enjoy long summer days tending his garden, walking his dog, and playing in the river with his big sister, Dani. When he discovers that his family’s favorite spot has been polluted with garbage, Bo realizes that caring for Earth is part of what makes summer special. And when he overcomes his shyness and invites others to join in, he discovers that summer’s magic has even more surprises in store. “Bo is short for saying Bodewadmi ndaw, which is ‘I am Potawatomi’ in our language. Bo is a celebration of Anishinaabe culture, from the way he wears his hair in a traditional braid to the way he shares the magic of summer and honors Earth by caring for her as she cares for us.”–Kaitlin B. Curtice

At a glance