The last in Henkes’ season series is both striking in eye appeal and language.  Beginning with an invitational poem printed on the jacket this story engages young readers.  The writer and illustrator demonstrate that obviously summer is a time of color, music, wonder, and adventure.  Importance is placed on green growing plants but other colors of the season are not ignored.  Readers may find themselves whispering as a youngster lays quietly in the grass listening to small creatures. Yet on the following two-page spread children will fly around the room following imaginary fireflies.

Summer Song is a very pleasing story of our natural environment complete with many animals.  This reader is captivated by the adorable white cat.  Which creature will other readers fall in love with? The illustrations are wonderful, perfectly matching the text as they flow across the pages.  As a librarian I looked for concept books that explored the seasons.  I am glad to add this title to my favorite list of seasonal books where In the Middle of the Fall stands at the top.  Add to all public libraries and to K classrooms and primary media centers.  Also purchase for pre-schools and day care centers where seasonal changes are introduced.