{"product_id":"9780805090789","title":"Summer Days and Nights","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Days and Nights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Wong Herbert Yee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a hot summer day, a little girl finds ways to entertain herself and stay cool. She catches a butterfly, sips lemonade, jumps in a pool, and goes on a picnic. At night, she sees an owl in a tree and a frog in a pond, and hears leaves rustling. Before long, she's fast asleep, dreaming about more summer days and summer nights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with his earlier books featuring this spunky little girl, Wong Herbert Yee's focus is on appreciating the small but special details that define a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“...equally perfect for a storyhour or a cozy bedtime tale that will inspire summertime dreamers.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of these books will no doubt look forward to a story about fall. . .” —\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A dazzling…introduction to the world of nature experienced by an inquisitive toddler.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist, starred review on Who Likes Rain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal on Who Likes Rain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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. . . . \u003ci\u003eTracks in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e lays down a trail well worth following.” —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review on Tracks in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book on Tracks in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A tender celebration of the season.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal on Tracks in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Readers will feel all the invigorating chill and quiet beauty of winter.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on Tracks in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-listed Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (2013), Winner CCBC Choice (Univ. of WI) (2013)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780805090789\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40594366660814,"sku":"9780805090789","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_49845b8d-b25a-48a5-900f-d171b67cd622.jpg?v=1637806676","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780805090789","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}