Sunny Boy in the Country

The opening pages of this early 20th century gem crackle with the irrepressible energy of childhood. Sunny Boy, that cheerful namesake, thumps his drum with determined joy, trying to capture anyone's attention on a busy morning. When he learns he'll spend the summer at Grandpa Horton's farm, a place he's only heard stories about, his anticipation becomes almost unbearable. What follows is a tender exploration of discovery: the thrill of new animals, the vastness of open fields, the particular magic of a grandparent's love. Written with the gentle humor and sincere warmth characteristic of its era, this remembers what it felt like to be small in a large and wonderful world. It's for readers who long for the simple, radiant pleasure of a summer that seems to last forever.