{"product_id":"mama-is-it-summer-yet-a-board-book-board-book","title":"Mama, Is It Summer Yet?: A Board Book - Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNikki McClure\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling artist Nikki McClure's charming board book, one little boy can't wait for summer to arrive. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The boy keeps asking, \"Mama, is it summer yet?\" Mama responds saying, \"Not yet,\" but there are plenty of signs that indicate spring is changing into summer: The earth is soft and there are seeds to plant, birds singing, ducklings in the pond, and pink blossoms blooming. The young boy even wears his bathing suit and carries a beach pail in preparation, but will it ever be summer? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The text is a wonderful celebration of the change of seasons and showcases Nikki McClure's images of nature and the joys of family and community. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Striking cut-paper artwork balances beautifully with McClure's gentle, almost old-fashioned text . . . This thoroughly pleasing board book offers young readers an opportunity to absorb themselves in the simple, hopeful gifts of the seasons.\" --Shelf Awareness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNikki McClure \u003c\/b\u003eis a self-taught artist who has been making paper-cuts since 1996. She is the author and illustrator of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eTo Market, To Market\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIn\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Cat\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.3 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 03, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mama, Is It Summer Yet?\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42734818558015,"sku":"9781419728280","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/a915c0a3766fde82cab5d4385cf46cef.webp?v=1765141220","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/mama-is-it-summer-yet-a-board-book-board-book","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}