When Summer Comes
Exploring Nature in Our Warmest Season
Published on 28. April 2026
Book
Board book
22 pages
978-1-63217-608-0 (ISBN)
Description
Celebrate sunshine, adventure, and the wonders of nature with this beautifully written summer board book for little explorers.
Perfect for kids who love the outdoors, this lyrical story invites families to unplug and discover the magic of summer together-whether in the backyard, forest, or by the shore.
Why families love it:
Engaging, poetic storytelling that sparks curiosity
Encourages outdoor play and wildlife discovery
Ideal summer board book for toddlers and preschoolers
Promotes screen-free, active family time
A perfect addition to your seasons book collection
From binoculars and butterfly nets to sandy toes and long golden days, the summer book for kids celebrates the joy of exploring the natural world.
A companion to When Winter Comes and When Fall Comes, this charming board book series helps children connect with the rhythms of the seasons.
Perfect for kids who love the outdoors, this lyrical story invites families to unplug and discover the magic of summer together-whether in the backyard, forest, or by the shore.
Why families love it:
Engaging, poetic storytelling that sparks curiosity
Encourages outdoor play and wildlife discovery
Ideal summer board book for toddlers and preschoolers
Promotes screen-free, active family time
A perfect addition to your seasons book collection
From binoculars and butterfly nets to sandy toes and long golden days, the summer book for kids celebrates the joy of exploring the natural world.
A companion to When Winter Comes and When Fall Comes, this charming board book series helps children connect with the rhythms of the seasons.
Reviews / Votes
"A celebration of outdoor summer joys and togetherness." -Kirkus ReviewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Blue Star Press
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 145 mm
Width: 180 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
204 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63217-608-0 (9781632176080)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
AIMEE M. BISSONETTE is the author of three picture books, North Woods Girl, Miss Colfax's Light, and Aim for the Skies: Jerrie Mock and Joan Merriam Smith's Race to Complete Amelia Earhart's Quest. North Woods Girl won the Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Award, Midwest Booksellers Choice Award, and Friends of American Writers Award. Miss Colfax's Light was named in ALA's 2017 Amelia Bloomer List and was a recipient of the 2017 International Literacy Association Children's Book Award for Primary Nonfiction.
ERIN HOURIGAN is an illustrator and author in Portland, Oregon. She grew up in Southern California, and studied illustration at Cal State Fullerton before moving to Oregon, where she learned to trade the waves for pine trees and rivers. She draws much of her inspiration from the world around her and loves spending time outdoors, whether it's on a hike or just playing with her dog, Scout.
ERIN HOURIGAN is an illustrator and author in Portland, Oregon. She grew up in Southern California, and studied illustration at Cal State Fullerton before moving to Oregon, where she learned to trade the waves for pine trees and rivers. She draws much of her inspiration from the world around her and loves spending time outdoors, whether it's on a hike or just playing with her dog, Scout.