May 26, 2026 by Nancy Paulsen Books
E ARC provided by Edelweiss Plus
The residents of Acorn Village, having survived the snow and cold of A Cozy Winter's Day, are enjoying their time outside as summer rolls around. They are busy in their gardens, Doing outdoor projects, and playing in the sand. Of course, they take time for some ice cream, lemonade, vegetables, and salty snacks! They enjoy the water, dipping their toes in a brook, paddling on the river, and hanging out at the otter's swimming hole. They stay cool when the sun is high, and have a fire as night approaches. When the day is done, they return to their homes, relaxed and refreshed.
The illustrations in this series are absolutely enthralling, with so many details on each page. There's just enough text to make this a good read aloud to even the squirmiest child. Had I owned this when I was young, I would have spent hours poring over the pictures and reveling in the clothes the animals are wearing, the plants in the background, and the tiny animals and their homes.
I have to admit that one of the reasons I picked this up was to check to see if there was any knitting; sadly, the animals are too busy outside, and knitting doesn't go well with water and snacks.
We can only hope that there will be A Cozy Autumn Day as well, with a good mix of bracing outdoor walks and fireside stories afterwards, since Acorn Village is a happy place I would be more than happy to revisit!
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