At the Summer Lake

By Daniela Kulot

It's the heat of the summer, and Squirrel is sure he knows how to cool off. But now he needs help from his water-shy friends

A gentle social-emotional learning picture book for 3-7-year-olds about showing compassion and working together will resonate with young readers.

It's so hot

Squirrel knows the best thing to do: Jump into the cool lake The others hesitate and don't want to get wet, but Squirrel has already jumped off the shore with a splash. The problem is: he can't figure out how to get back out

Not to worry Fox, Crow, and Mouse know what to do The summer day ends with a wonderful surprise for everyone.

A friendship-driven social-emotional picture book about taking care of one other and appreciating nature's gifts. Continue reading about Fox, Mouse, Crow, and Squirrel in their other adventures: In the Winter Woods and In the Autumn Forest.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1623546699
• ISBN13: 9781623546694
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2