A Cozy Summer Day

“The animals of Acorn Village enjoy a busy summer day full of quintessential warm weather activities. In A Cozy Winter Day (2024), the villagers modeled the hygge life, but summer brings with it plenty of opportunities for coziness, too. . . . The highlight of the day comes with a lazy trip down the babbling brook to the Otters’ swimming hole—brought to life in an especially captivating image that sees the animals in floaties, on paddle boards, and swinging off ropes into the water. . . . Wheeler’s text is soothingly matter-of-fact, but the book’s real appeal lies in her detailed illustrations, which offer plenty for readers to linger over. The visuals have a retro vibe; no devices are to be found, and one DIYer even churns her own ice cream. The wonderfully lazy feeling of summer comes through on each page, particularly those tired and sun-soaked moments that manifest only after a day of heat and fun. . . . As cheery as a sunny afternoon.” —Kirkus Reviews