And Then Comes Summer

Reviewed by: Kathy George - Gray Public Library, Gray, Me , Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 10, 2017

Review

Tom Brenner is the author of And "Then Comes Halloween" and "And Then Comes Christmas." His newest book is an ode to summer. He has captured "summer" in 32 pages. This is a "when and then" book of what summer is about. "When the leaves and grass sparkle, then get out those flip flops." "When you hear the lawn mower, then get your bike out." The author takes the reader through the summer and all that it holds -parades, fireworks, camping trips, all the things this short season offers. Ms Kim has added to the wonder of summer with her soft, kid friendly illustrations that convey the sights and sounds of summer to our youngest readers. This is a must for public libraries and to a school library curriculum about seasons, and either the first book offered after Memorial Day or the last book the teacher reads before sending her students off to explore summer. It is beautifully done.

Overall Book Score: excellent