About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is caught in the 'is it there yet?' cycle, whether they are counting down to a holiday, a birthday, or the first snowfall of the year. It is an ideal choice for the restless dreamer who finds it difficult to live in the present moment when something exciting is on the horizon. The story follows Peter, a boy who is physically in the heat of June but mentally in the middle of a blizzard. Through Peter's longing for winter, the book validates the intense, sometimes all-consuming nature of childhood anticipation. It uses humor and relatable imagery to show that while waiting is hard, imagination can help bridge the gap between where we are and where we want to be. It is a gentle, secular story perfect for preschoolers and early elementary children who are still mastering the concept of seasonal change and the virtue of patience.
