Two girls, one white and one black, gradually get to know each other as they sit on the fence that divides their town.

Follows a young girl enjoying fun and exciting activities on a perfect summer day.

"From catching fireflies to going to the zoo to learning how to swim, there are so many summer activities to look forward to. This bright, engaging adaptation of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" celebrates and rewards a productive school year with all the adventures that the summer months have to offer."--Publisher's description.

Two boys explain the occasionally mysterious "rules" they learned over the summer, like never eat the last olive at a party, never ruin a perfect plan, and never give your keys to a stranger.

From flip-flops and hide and seek to fireworks and ice-cream trucks, there is something for everyone in this bright and buoyant celebration of the summer season.

A young girl eagerly awaits a coming rainstorm to bring relief from the oppressive summer heat.

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.

As Nikki plans how she's going to spend her summer, things get more complicated after she starts hanging out with a visiting student.

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

"From the living legend and award-winning author of Hatchet comes a laugh-out-loud middle-grade romp about a boy, his free-thinking dad, and the puppy-training pamphlet that turns their summer upside down" --