Teenaged Isobel "Belly" Conklin, whose life revolves around spending the summer at her mother's best friend's beach house, reflects on the tragic events of the past year that changed her life forever.

During the summer a family of bears enjoys the comforts of life at a cottage by a lake, alongside the human visitors.

Two girls, one white and one black, gradually get to know each other as they sit on the fence that divides their town.

Thirteen-year-old Bina faces her first summer without her best friend, Austin, who has left for soccer camp.

Carl and Madeleine are supposed to be napping while Mom and Dad get the summer cabin ready for company but escape from the hammock to do some exploring on the lake.

"A group of kids celebrate the joy and freedom of summer on their Brooklyn block"--

A young bear wakes from hibernation craving honey, but soon recalls the many things he can enjoy while waiting for his favorite food to be ready.

A young girl eagerly awaits a coming rainstorm to bring relief from the oppressive summer heat.

"A group of friends enjoy an afternoon playing as animals in this delightful ode to the imagination by bestselling author Marie-Louise Gay."--