It's Summer

by Linda Glaser, Susan Swan (Illustrator)

In a simple story that includes suggestions for summertime activities, a child observes the coming of summer and its effects on the weather, animals, and plants. Simultaneous.

Genres: Picture Books, Summer, Childrens, Storytime, Science, Realistic Fiction, Nature

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this book was very adventurous. I love how the author depicted different types of examples of things that would be displayed in the summer. I could see all of the children gathering around in a circle while this book is being read to them. After reading this book, I could also see maybe the teacher taking the kids on a nature walk or trail and discuss things that you would find outside.

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very satisfying book about summer, this one features the trademark cut-paper illustrations that I have come to identify with this seasonal series. The text is pleasant, although not spectacular, and the overall length is good for a read-aloud. Did I love it? No. But it worked very well as part of a unit on summer and I would use it again without reservation.

[Andrea Bragdon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who doesn't like summer? I like to read this book before Halloween because it's a great topic of conversation regarding clothing! With the change of the seasons, we need to dress accordingly. In kindergarten, I would break students up into 4 groups (for the seasons) and have them make a poster about things they can do outside and things they wear during each season.

[Megan Gilchrist · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a review of It’s Summer by Linda Glaser, written by Skye, age 7.

So this is a book about summer told by a girl.

I liked the pictures in this book. I didn’t like how my babysitter it rhymed, but it didn’t!

[Christy · Rating 3 out of 5]

All the beauty of summer...flowers, bugs, rain.

[Stacy Renee (LazyDayLit) · Rating 3 out of 5]

A beautiful tale of summer! With awesome paper-cut illustratons.

[Lorellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable and thoughtful.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Browsing books to give my friends' children as gifts since I won't gift anything I haven't first read myself.

This is part of a four-book series, each featuring one of the seasons. I like the way they did the art (sort of reminds me vaguely of Eric Carle?) and the content is educational in a fun way. As I've found with other books by this author, there is a somewhat odd choice in the writing style, with some occasional rhyming. I still find that a bit strange, but not as off-putting in these books as in others. I do want to find some good "exploring the seasons" books for preschool/elementary age children, and this one may fit the bill, especially with the seasonal activity suggestions at the end. These will be on the gift list unless I come across something written in a style I like more.

[Jackie · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's Summer! goes into a little more depth than most summerish type books do. And, I do like how it transistions ever so slightly into fall. However, the illustrations are downright creepy and I can't get past them to find the story.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the Cut-paper illustrations in this book.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book that really captures summer. I loved how it was illustrated with three dimensional cut-paper artwork. It also provides a lot of things for children to do on summer days.

[Brittany N · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is good for seasons. It goes into details about summer.