This is a question that could be asked here in the pnw: Mama, Is It Summer Yet?, by Nikki McClure. In fact, the author lives in Olympia, and a question from her son is the inspiration for the book. Just when does summer start? Mama explains it well! The illustrations are paper cuts and are lovely.

Just a few days into our dry spell and I'm already missing the clouds. (I may have been a moss in a former life). Home in the Rain, by Bob Graham was a nice respite from a hot day. Follow along as a mother and daughter drive home from grandmother's house in the rain. On the way an important decision is made.

Here's something that fits a couple of my past trails: C is for Caboose: Riding the Rails from A to Z. (No author listed, curiously). This is a nice combination of archival photos and artwork of all things 'train'. Most enjoyable.

Reading Hermit With Dog