{"product_id":"summer-song-9780062866158","title":"Summer Song","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A vibrant and sophisticated ode to nature.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A wonderful read-aloud.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e--\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Caldecott Medal and Newbery Honor winner Kevin Henkes and acclaimed painter Laura Dronzek, the bestselling and award-winning creators of \u003cem\u003eWinter Is Here\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWhen Spring Comes\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eIn the Middle of Fall\u003c\/em\u003e, this book about summer celebrates the sights, sounds, and smells of the season.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBees buzz, birds sing, and children roll in the grass and feel the heat of the summer sun. With striking verbal imagery, repetition, and alliteration, Kevin Henkes introduces basic concepts of language and the summer season. Laura Dronzek's glowing paintings beautifully illustrate the wonders of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the Middle of Fall, Winter Is Here, When Spring Comes, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSummer Song\u003c\/em\u003e make for a beautiful quartet of seasonal-themed picture books to share at home or in the classroom. Ideal for introducing the season, for story time, and for bedtime reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDronzek, Laura:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaura Dronzek\u003c\/strong\u003e is a painter whose work has been exhibited nationally. Her picture books include \u003cem\u003eMoonlight\u003c\/em\u003e, by Helen V. Griffith; \u003cem\u003eIt Is Night\u003c\/em\u003e, by Phyllis Rowand; \u003cem\u003eWhite Is for Blueberry\u003c\/em\u003e, by George Shannon; \u003cem\u003eLittle Houses, \u003c\/em\u003e by Kevin Henkes; and a quartet of seasonal picture books also by Kevin Henkes. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHenkes, Kevin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin Henkes\u003c\/strong\u003e has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for \u003cem\u003eKitten's First Full Moon\u003c\/em\u003e; Caldecott Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOwen\u003c\/em\u003e; two Newbery Honors, one for \u003cem\u003eOlive's Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e and one for \u003cem\u003eThe Year of Billy Miller\u003c\/em\u003e;\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand Geisel Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePenny and Her Marble\u003c\/em\u003e. His other books include \u003cem\u003eThe World and Everything in It\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA House\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Parade of Elephants\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e, and the beloved \u003cem\u003eLilly's Purple Plastic Purse\u003c\/em\u003e. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50602868113682,"sku":"9780062866158","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a0925ed4-6c08-494c-be52-222eb6d46463.jpg?v=1763538254","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/summer-song-9780062866158","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}