When Summer Comes

Exploring Nature in Our Warmest Season

Illustrated by Erin Hourigan
Board Book
$10.99 US
7"W x 5.52"H x 0.5"D  
On sale Apr 28, 2026 | 22 Pages | 9781632176080
Preschool - 3

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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.
AIMÉE 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.
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"A celebration of outdoor summer joys and togetherness." —Kirkus Reviews
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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.

Author

AIMÉE 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.
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"A celebration of outdoor summer joys and togetherness." —Kirkus Reviews

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