The Summer Visitors

November 1, 2011

K-Gr 2-In this companion to Hayes's Winter Visitors (Down East, 2007), a family of four arrives at their summer home ready to relax. But, a bear family-mama, papa, and two cubs-enjoys a parallel life of sorts. They steal naps in comfy beds as well as snacks, surreptitiously play with the children's toys, enjoy the summer fireworks, have a picnic a few steps away, and even ride in the family sailboat. But the bears are always careful to stay out of the family's sight. Like the earlier title, the book is almost wordless. The humorous illustrations, done in pen and ink, cleverly highlight the puzzled family's expressions. Children will enjoy being in on the joke as they watch the bears' antics. A fine vacation choice, especially for one-on-one sharing.-Roxanne Burg, Orange County Public Library, CA

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