City Summer, Country Summer

$18.99

Dive into the enchanting world of 'City Summer, Country Summer,' where vibrant illustrations and captivating stories invite young readers to explore the joys of summer across different settings! This delightful book is a heartfelt celebration of diversity, family, and adventure, perfect for sparking imaginations and building emotional connections.

  • Beautifully illustrated storytelling by Alexi Franklin, capturing the essence of summer through the eyes of children.

  • Written by acclaimed author Kiese Laymon, this book celebrates diverse experiences and the joy of family connectivity.

  • Perfect for children aged 6-10, encouraging exploration, empathy, and understanding of different lifestyles.

Share the magic of summer and the warmth of family love with your child through enchanting tales and vivid illustrations. This book fosters a sense of belonging and curiosity about the world around them.

CORETTA SCOTT KING ILLUSTRATOR HONOR BOOK • A lyrical picture book from the award-winning author of Heavy, about three Black boys who form a deep connection during a transformative summer trip down South to visit family.

ONE OF BOOK RIOT’S BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE CENTURY (SO FAR)


On the ground of that garden, covered in vegetables and dirt, coated in laughter, I want to say that the Mississippi and New York in our Black boy bodies were indistinguishable.

Three Black boys spend one special summer exploring the Mississippi woods and woulds and coulds of sharing the kind of freeing friendship that is love.

Watched over and given space to discover by Grandmama and Mama Lara, New York, Country, and little C find camaraderie in their contrasts and all the unspoken things between them while playing games of marco polo in the thick garden and sledding on cardboard by the underpass.

With text brimming with love by award-winning author Kiese Laymon and deeply evocative illustrations by Alexis Franklin, City Summer, Country Summer illuminates the tenuous and tender bonds of friendship Black boys forge with one another.

Dive into the enchanting world of 'City Summer, Country Summer,' where vibrant illustrations and captivating stories invite young readers to explore the joys of summer across different settings! This delightful book is a heartfelt celebration of diversity, family, and adventure, perfect for sparking imaginations and building emotional connections.

  • Beautifully illustrated storytelling by Alexi Franklin, capturing the essence of summer through the eyes of children.

  • Written by acclaimed author Kiese Laymon, this book celebrates diverse experiences and the joy of family connectivity.

  • Perfect for children aged 6-10, encouraging exploration, empathy, and understanding of different lifestyles.

Share the magic of summer and the warmth of family love with your child through enchanting tales and vivid illustrations. This book fosters a sense of belonging and curiosity about the world around them.

CORETTA SCOTT KING ILLUSTRATOR HONOR BOOK • A lyrical picture book from the award-winning author of Heavy, about three Black boys who form a deep connection during a transformative summer trip down South to visit family.

ONE OF BOOK RIOT’S BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE CENTURY (SO FAR)


On the ground of that garden, covered in vegetables and dirt, coated in laughter, I want to say that the Mississippi and New York in our Black boy bodies were indistinguishable.

Three Black boys spend one special summer exploring the Mississippi woods and woulds and coulds of sharing the kind of freeing friendship that is love.

Watched over and given space to discover by Grandmama and Mama Lara, New York, Country, and little C find camaraderie in their contrasts and all the unspoken things between them while playing games of marco polo in the thick garden and sledding on cardboard by the underpass.

With text brimming with love by award-winning author Kiese Laymon and deeply evocative illustrations by Alexis Franklin, City Summer, Country Summer illuminates the tenuous and tender bonds of friendship Black boys forge with one another.