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Franco, Betsy

Summer Beat

32 pp. | McElderry | May, 2007 | Trade ISBN 978-1-4169-1237-8 $15.99
(4) K-3 Illustrated by Charlotte Middleton. The sounds of summer come to life as a boy and girl enjoy seasonal fun. Lounging in a hammock, riding skateboards, playing in sprinklers, and watching fireworks are all described in a rhyming text that highlights the activities' unique onomatopoeic qualities. Though cheerful, the mixed-media illustrations, with the kids' static facial expressions, fail to capture the warmth of the season.
Reviewer: David Elzey

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