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Karen Hesse
2 Books
The city is baking under a fierce, sweltering summer sun, and everything feels hot, dusty, and perfectly still. A young girl named Tess stares up at the sky, desperately hoping for a break in the heavy heat.
When the clouds finally begin to gather and darken, the whole neighborhood seems to hold its breath. As the first heavy drops hit the pavement, the city completely transforms. Tess and her friends grab their bathing suits and rush out into the streets to dance, splash, and celebrate the glorious, cooling downpour. Even the grown ups leave their porches to join in the joyful relief of the summer storm.
With rhythmic, poetic language and stunning watercolor illustrations, this book perfectly captures the sensory magic of a rainstorm after a heat wave. It is a refreshing and joyful celebration of nature, community, and the simple pleasures of a rainy afternoon.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
When the sun completely sets and the busy city finally goes to sleep, Dad's important job as a school custodian is just beginning. What is it really like to wander through the quiet, darkened hallways of a school on a Friday night? For one young boy, tagging along on his father's night shift is pure magic! From the sweet smell of blooming lilacs drifting through the open windows to the thrilling shadows of shy nighttime animals darting across the lawn, the dark world feels incredibly special. Shooting hoops in the dimly lit gymnasium and reading stories aloud on the library couch help the late hours fly by. Experience the quiet beauty of a night job in this glowing, tender tribute to hard work, everyday magic, and the deep, enduring love between a father and his son.
6-8 Years
34 Pages
