Simon in Summer

In this picture book for early elementary readers, Simon loves summer so much that the thought of it ending makes him uneasy. When he notices the first signs of fall, he asks a heron and a cow for tips on how to keep the season going, and tries a series of whimsical tricks making the frogs sing, crafting paper flowers for the butterflies, and even trying to hold the sun high in the sky. Even though his efforts can't stop the change of seasons, Simon discovers that fall has its own joys, such as crisp air and colorful leaves, and learns to welcome the new season.