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Harvey and Billy love everything about summer—the sunshine, the dragonflies, the flowers, the long days for playing, and the starry skies at night. As they walk and talk, they reflect on all the sights, sounds, and feelings that make the season so special. But when Billy...
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Two friends share everything they love about summer—and discover the very best part of all.
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Harvey and Billy love everything about summer—the sunshine, the dragonflies, the flowers, the long days for playing, and the starry skies at night. As they walk and talk, they reflect on all the sights, sounds, and feelings that make the season so special. But when Billy lists every favourite thing, he realises the very best part of summer has been beside him all along.
The Best Thing About Summer is a gentle, lyrical story celebrating nature, friendship, and the magic of shared moments. Soft, richly textured illustrations with a vintage charm bring each scene to life with warmth, charm, and a timeless seasonal glow.
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ISBN: 9781760366148
Publisher: Starfish Bay Children's Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 November 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Starfish Bay Children's Books
Illustration: Full colour interior
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 254.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 450g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Christopher Michaels is a British artist born and raised in Cambridge, UK. He graduated from Cambridge School of Art with a BA in Illustration and an MA in Children’s Book Illustration. His work often reflects his fondness for all things gentle, quaint and old-fashioned. He can often be found sketching away on any number of unfinished projects, pondering the nature of the world over a nice cup of tea and a good biscuit.
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