It's Vacation Time Book

Imagination goes a long way when four friends play together — even when they stay close to home — in a fresh, enticing story for preschoolers.

Summer is here, and Little Nye is making icepops to take on vacation. Nella is stuffing too much in a suitcase, and Lester offers to remove some things to lighten the load. Out go toys for beach games, flippers and masks for paddling, and more. But why won’t the suitcase shut now? Good thing that rubber raft is really all they need for their journey — and the garden hose makes a wonderful nautical spray!

Children's Literature

Little Nye has just finished making ice pops inside the house while outside, Nella has been busy packing everything in her suitcase for a vacation. Unfortunately, Nella cannot get the stuffed suitcase to close so Lester lends a hand by removing the toys for the games at the beach. The suitcase is still too full so Gracie helps out to no avail. Little Nye comes out and joins them as they all sit on the suitcase together. Still, the case will not shut. Find out what Nella has in the suitcase and what they do for their vacation. The story has an interesting ending. Those children familiar with the "Playtime with Little Nye" series may also find enjoyment in this suitcase dilemma. For those children who are not acquainted with Little Nye and his friends, the characters are introduced before the story begins. The colorful illustrations of gouache and digital collage are simple and delightful. Young children may enjoy pointing out different items in the pictures. Reviewer: Carrie Hane Hung