Hello Summer (Best Friends with Big Feelings)

By Author / Illustrator

Jo Lindley

Genre

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Age range(s)

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers

ISBN

9780755503438

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

08-06-2023

Synopsis

Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible new series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley. Say hello to the Little Seasons!

The sun is shining and the Little Seasons are on their way to the beach. But Summer is feeling hot and bothered . . . First their picnic is overrun by hungry creatures. Next their game of catch is ruined when their ball goes POP. Luckily his friends know the perfect way to relax: building a giant sandcastle. Finally Summer is starting to have fun! But no one has noticed the great big wave that's rolling in . . .

A pitch-perfect story about managing emotions, especially anger and frustration, and showing compassion - to ourselves and others. Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley. Each title centres on a different seasonal character and gently explores key social and emotional themes, such as anxiety, self-belief and resilience. Set in an enchanting natural world that readers will love to return to again and again!

Also available: Hello Spring, Hello Autumn
Coming soon: Hello Winter

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Reviews

Hello Summer is the third in a magical new illustrated children's picture book series about friendship, feelings and the seasons. Through this series, we meet four magical friends who control the seasons. Today, the sun is shining and the Little Seasons (our intrepid band of fairy friends) are on their way to the beach. But Summer is feeling hot and bothered….first their picnic is overran by a hoard of hungry creatures, then their game of catch is ruined by a popped ball and to rub salt in the wounds, their greatest ever sandcastle is washed away by the tide.

Everything is going wrong and Summer begins to find her emotions getting the better of her. Luckily, the rest of the Little Seasons are on hand to support Summer through managing her feelings of anger and frustration and in doing so, demonstrate their own powerful ability of compassion.

In a world where there is a huge focus on demonstrating kindness and empathy towards each other, this text acts as a worthy avenue into this thinking. It prompts good discussions around understanding others' emotions and what to do to support your friends. I look forward to seeing the final instalment, Hello Winter, later this year.

Picture book / Reviewed by Kyle Matraverse, teacher