Best Friends with Big Feelings - Hello Summer (Best Friends with Big Feelings)

By Jo Lindley

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!

With a sparkling foil finish!

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

Format: Paperback
Ageband: 3 to 6
Release Date: 07 May 2024
Pages: 32
ISBN: 978-0-7555-0343-8
Jo Lindley is a children’s book author and illustrator, living in Cardiff. At university, Jo replaced art with architecture, and her drawing became progressively more technical until one happy afternoon she rediscovered the joy of creating characters. She hasn’t stopped since and now is a self-styled ‘archistrator’ (architect + illustrator). She illustrated Excitable Edgar, based on the John Lewis Christmas ad, and wrote and illustrated Where Does My Poo Go? for DK Children.

”'With its sparkling foil cover and a gallery of colourful and eclectic illustrations, Hello Summer is an entertaining teaching tool for exploring both emotions and the seasons.” - Lancashire Evening Post