“Summer’s smells, sounds, rhythms, and rituals unspool luxuriantly in this tribute to the season.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) When the days stretc

A NEW YORK TIMES GLOBETROTTING PICK! Sometimes, in small places, life becomes bigger. SUMMER LIGHT AND THEN COMES THE NIGHT is a profound and playful masterwork

A lyrical invitation to watch for signs of the approaching season — and revel in the homespun rituals that warm a family celebration. From icicles clinging to

Mouse experiences some of the joys of summer for the first time, from eating watermelon and flying a kite to watching fireworks in the night sky.

Pea pods, cucumbers, and strawberries provide plenty of opportunities for counting in the garden Follow Dad, Grandma, and other family members as they pick and