Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter are best friends, playing together all year and taking it in turns to wear the weather crown. Now it’s summertime and little Summer suggests a trip to the beach. Nothing seems to go right though, their ball bursts on a bush, animals pinch their picnic, and – the final straw for Summer – a wave destroys their special sandcastle. He’s in a rage, about to burst into tears, when he remembers Spring’s advice on staying calm, and it works. Now he doesn’t feel cross anymore and they can all have a lovely day in the sunshine. The story is full of incident and adventure to hold little children’s imaginations and its message about managing your emotions is an important one. It opens with a map too that children will love to explore.
Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible new series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley.
Say hello to the Little Seasons! The sun is shining and the Little Seasons are on their way to the beach. But Summer is feeling hot and bothered . . .
First their picnic is overrun by hungry creatures. Next their game of catch is ruined when their ball goes POP. Luckily his friends know the perfect way to relax: building a giant sandcastle. Finally Summer is starting to have fun! But no one has noticed the great big wave that's rolling in . . .
A pitch-perfect story about managing emotions, especially anger and frustration, and showing compassion - to ourselves and others. Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley. Each title centres on a different seasonal character and gently explores key social and emotional themes, such as anxiety, self-belief and resilience. Set in an enchanting natural world that readers will love to return to again and again! With a sparkling foil finish!
'With its sparkling foil cover and a gallery of colourful and eclectic illustrations, Hello Summer is an entertaining teaching tool for exploring both emotions and the seasons.' - Lancashire Evening Post
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About Jo Lindley
Jo Lindley is a children's book author and illustrator, living in Cardiff. At university, Jo replaced art with architecture, and her drawing became progressively more technical until one happy afternoon she rediscovered the joy of creating characters. She hasn't stopped since and now is a self-styled 'archistrator' (architect + illustrator). She illustrated Excitable Edgar, based on the John Lewis Christmas ad, and wrote and illustrated Where Does My Poo Go? for DK Children.
