"Lila Sloan wonders why she ever thought house-sitting for her sister Meg on the remote Summer Island was a good idea. And to make matters worse, local real estate developer Beck Grainger is trying to cut down the beautiful trees that line the property. Lila can't let this happen; Meg will never forgive her. Beck can understand Lila's anger--sort of. The trees are actually on the neighboring property, and the land was zoned for development months...

Word Bird puts words about summer in his word house--swimming pool, seashells, boat, fireworks, lemonade, parade, and others.

As spring slowly turns to summer, a little boy builds a fort and plants a garden in impatient anticipation.

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text show what makes summer special, from sunshine and sailboats to ice cream and picnics.

A boy, a girl, and a dog share the joys of summer by swimming, fishing, gardening, watching fireworks, chasing butterflies, and toasting marshmallows.

A child observes the coming of summer and its effects on the weather, animals, and plants. Includes suggestions for summertime activities to enjoy alone or with a parent.

Presents a celebration of summer from a child's perspective.

"Loretta and her twin brother, Waylon, are headed to middle school. Loretta has always been quick with her fists and her wits. Since Waylon is on the small side, Loretta doesn't let anyone mess with him. But now she worries he won't survive without her by his side. Her secret plan: bulk him up with muscle over the summer. Little does she know that Waylon has a plan of his own. He'll show his sister he can take care of himself. As each puts their strategy...

After recovering from a soccer injury that ended her Olympic dreams and still grieving the death of her beloved grandmother, seventeen-year-old Hannah Klein must navigate a new summer job working with her ex-best friend, her younger brother, and her brother's suddenly-attractive best friend.

Learn about summer, when it is, the weather, and things people do in the summer.