For Henry and his big dog Mudge, summer means going on a picnic in the park, taking a bath under the garden hose, and going to the top of the big green hill.

Sights and sounds of a summer twilight mingle with recollections of a lovely day at the beach as a household settles in for the night.

Adapts "The Twelve Days of Christmas" to summer vacation and shares all the fun summer things children can do, including selling lemonade, going for a hike, and sleeping outside.

Despite reminders from Father Time and Mother Earth, Summer neglects her chores while she is on vacation.

In these three tales, Max attempts to cool off from the summer heat, Max and Ruby pick berries in Grandma's garden, and Max tries to catch fireflies while waiting for the Fourth of July fireworks.