Summer Is for Cousins (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781419757334)

From Newbery honor author Rajani LaRocca and illustrator Abhi Alwar comes a celebration of extended family and summertime fun expressed in a picture book full of joyful, color art.

Summer is for cousins.
Mom and Dad,
Two uncles, two aunties,
Thatha and Pati,
Seven cousins,
All of us are together.

Ravi can't wait to spend summer vacation at the lake house with his family--especially his cousins! Summer vacation is for days at the beach, long hikes, paddleboarding, and--of course--ice cream. Ravi and his oldest cousin, Dhruv, had the same favorite flavor last year, but everything feels different now.

Dhruv's much taller and his voice is deeper. Ravi's worried that Dhruv won't be interested in spending time with him, the little cousin. The ice cream shop doesn't even have their favorite flavor this year. But on the last night of vacation, the cousins decide to make dinner, and Ravi's in charge of dessert. He only has one special thing in mind!

This picture book all about summertime fun celebrates the resilient bond between extended family members.

Author: Rajani Larocca
ISBN-10: 1419757334
ISBN-13: 9781419757334
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Language: English
Published: 05/16/2023
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.40h x 9.10w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2023
Publishers Weekly 03/27/2023
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2023
Booklist 04/15/2023 pg. 59
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2023 pg. 94
School Library Journal 11/24/2023 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2023 - Superior,Well Above Average