For whimsical Cody, many things are beautiful, especially ants who say hello by rubbing feelers. But nothing is as beautiful as the first day of summer vacation, and Cody doesn't want to waste one minute of it. Meanwhile, teenage brother Wyatt is moping over a girl, Mom is stressed about her new job as Head of Shoes, Dad is off hauling chairs in his long-distance truck, and even camp has been closed for the summer. What to do? Just when all seems...

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.

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

A young boy and girl describe the happy things that summer brings.

Describes summer days growing up on the prairie.

After getting so bundled up that he can hardly move, Hubie tries to enjoy his snow day off from school.

To finish summer swimming lessons, Eugene brings out his superhero alter ego, Captain Awesome, to confront the "Blobby Blob-Blob" at the deep end of the pool.

Charlie and Lola are trying their best to beat the summer heat, but things go from hot to boiling when Lola refuses to talk to Arnold Wolf after he accidentally knocks her ice cream to the ground and won't apologize. Lola says that she will never forgive him. Can Charlie help Lola change her mind?

Three friends prepare for summer vacation, Little Nye by making popsicles, Nella by overstuffing a suitcase, and Lester by removing an array of playthings so the suitcase can be closed.

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