Join a spirited little girl on a hot summer day as she embarks on a delightful adventure, catching butterflies, sipping lemonade, splashing in a pool, and enjoying a picnic. As night falls, she encounters an owl, a frog, and the rustling of leaves before drifting off to sleep, her dreams filled with the magic of summer days and nights. Wong Herbert Yee captures the essence of the season with a focus on cherishing the small but remarkable moments.
4.8Editorial Reviews
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“equally perfect for a storyhour or a cozy bedtime tale that will inspire summertime dreamers” ―School Library Journal
Fans of these books will no doubt look forward to a story about fall
” ―Horn Book Magazine
A dazzling introduction to the world of nature experienced by an inquisitive toddler” ―Publishers Weekly
Children who are not usually attracted to quiet picture books will find themselves first drawn in by the guessing game and then rewarded by the entire experience. Fine strokes of color softly define the shapes of characters and settings, visually expressing the many sensory images found in the verse. Simple and engaging” ―Booklist, starred review on Who Likes Rain
A perfect read-aloud for preschoolers and simple enough for beginning readers. Soft, gentle illustrations in acrylics capture the child's joy and make readers almost feel the pelting rain. A lovely choice for spring storytimes” ―School Library Journal on Who Likes Rain
The easy, unforced rhymes may appeal to adult reader and child viewer alike, while the contrast between the fallen snow and the warm tones of flesh and covering sets up a delightful balancing act. Tracks in the Snow lays down a trail well worth following” ―The New York Times Book Review on Tracks in the Snow
The simple rhyming text encourages chanting along; Yee's colored pencil illustrations are meticulously drawn, providing a quiet softness for this gentle, cozy winter tale” ―The Horn Book on Tracks in the Snow
A tender celebration of the season” ―School Library Journal on Tracks in the Snow
Readers will feel all the invigorating chill and quiet beauty of winter” ―Publishers Weekly on Tracks in the Snow
About the Author
Wong Herbert Yee is the author and illustrator of Tracks in the Snow, Who Likes Rain, Fireman Small, and Big Black Bear, among other books. Born in Detroit, Michigan, one of his favorite memories of childhood is of leaving the first tracks on fresh-fallen snow. He also remembers his first grade teacher tacking one of his drawings on the bulletin board—ever since then, he’s been an artist. He studied printmaking at Wayne State University. He lives with his wife and daughter in Troy, Michigan.
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