While this area was not quite as hot as that depicted in Come On, Rain!, by Karen Hesse and pictures by Jon J. Muth, I certainly agreed with the title! After a record breaking number of dry days here in the PNW, I was ready for a cloudy, drippy day! So were the characters in the book. Loved the dance they did!

Blue Sky White Stars, by Sarvinder Naberhaus and illustrated by Kadir Nelson is an amazing combination of words that describe both our country and flag. What a wonderful imagination at work here! This is a picture book to read slowly. And more than once.

This is one of those amazing seasonal books I have been enjoying recently. This time it is about the sounds of each time of year. Look for specific things for each season, too (there are clues at the end). As with many of the books for the kiddies, Listen, Listen, written by Phillis Gershator and illustrated by Alison Jay, is best when read out loud.

Reading Hermit With Dog