It's summer!
by Linda Glaser
Millbrook Press 2003
Great fit for 1st grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- seasons and weather
- nature appreciation
- observation
- outdoor play
- family and community
- change and growth
- senses and exploration
About this book
This bright, simple picture book celebrates all the sights, sounds, and feelings of summertime—warm sun, buzzing insects, blooming gardens, and long days outside. Short, rhythmic text invites young readers to observe nature and seasonal changes all around them. It’s perfect for preschool and early elementary children learning about the seasons and practicing early reading skills. Kids enjoy the vivid collage art and the joyful, relatable activities of summer.
Setting: outdoors in a temperate North American environment during summer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is It's summer! right for my child?
Yes — It's summer! is a great fit for 1st grade. The reading level is AR 1.8, which is typical for 1st grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include seasons and weather, nature appreciation, observation.
How long does it take to read It's summer!?
At a typical 1st grade reading pace, It's summer! takes around 6m to finish. The book has 460 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does It's summer! have an AR quiz?
Yes — It's summer! has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is It's summer!?
It's summer! has an AR reading level of 1.8, which places it at a 1st grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.