For this young girl, summer is when her grandmother from the Philippines visits.  The smells and sensations of summer are very vivid!

This may be an older book but I appreciate the maid's description of germs to make a child realize the importance of proper and timely handwashing.  The humorous pictures certainly support the message.

A fictional, yet accurate, account of a person whose life mission has been to save coral reefs.  Perhaps this story will inspire others to cultivate a lifestyle of sustainablility.  The illustrations are fantastic!

The author has put together a whimsical yet interesting narrative of the colors within each season.  The illustrations are fascinating.