Lemonade Sun: And Other Summer PoemsPaperback, 1 February 2001

Like the spicy sweetness of an ice-cold glass of lemonade, these bright and happy poems promise--and deliver--a shiver of recognition and refreshment. From the classic subjects of My Lemonade Stand and Jacks to the jazzy rhythms of Jump Rope Talk to the lyrical beauty of Backyard Bubbles, this stunning collection from Rebecca Kai Dotlich is drenched in summer colors and pleasures. Color illustrations by award-winning artist Jan Spivey Gilchrist add an edgy charm.