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  • Published: 24 June 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593617236
  • Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $45.00

A Cozy Summer Day



New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Eliza Wheeler's companion to A Cozy Winter Day brings the joys of summer to refreshingly vivid life!

New York Times bestselling author Eliza Wheeler’s companion to A Cozy Winter Day welcomes readers into sun-dappled scenes of a cozy summer in Acorn Village, bringing the joys of summertime to refreshingly vivid life.

The animals of Acorn Village love spending summer days together. As soon as the sun comes up, they slip into shorts and sunsuits and run outside to enjoy an abundance of cozy activities, whether it’s putting up a playhouse, snacking in the strawberry patch, partaking in a picnic, or napping in a leafy nook. And when the day heats up, who can resist cooling off in a sparkling swimming hole before drying off in a cozy sun-kissed towel. When the sun disappears from the sky, it’s time to gather round the campfire to share stories and marshmallows and fall asleep under the stars.

Eliza Wheeler’s enchanting illustrations capture all the magic of long summer days outside, and readers will feel right at home as they pore over each and every cozy, comforting scene.

  • Published: 24 June 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593617236
  • Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $45.00

About the author

Eliza Wheeler

Eliza Wheeler grew up in northern Wisconsin in a family of teachers, musicians, and artists. Some of the strongest influences on her creativity have been the wild Wisconsin seasons, canoeing the Brule River, picking blueberries with her grandmother, and digging through the snow with her brothers. She received the SCBWI Los Angeles International Conference Portfolio Award for her artwork and Miss Maple’s Seeds is her first picture book. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

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Praise for A Cozy Summer Day


PRAISE FOR A COZY WINTER DAY:
     “[Wheeler] has considered every aspect of a cozy winter day, and Acorn Village is alive with detail. Readers from colder climates will recognize all the best parts of a snow day, while those from warmer climes will feel immersed in all things winter. . . . A lovely encapsulation of the best parts of winter.” —Kirkus
  “Whether you live in a place where it snows or simply dream of an escape from heat and humidity, cozying up in Acorn Village will be a welcome respite. . . . A variety of family structures are represented. . . . The village’s fanciful houses sport gingerbread trim and bright pastel colors and are built into trees or nestled among other plants. Readers may pore over the charmingly detailed illustrations, taking in the particulars as they revel in the simple pleasures of this fantasy winter day.” —Booklist
     “Perfectly portrays the delights of a snow day, both indoors and out. Wheeler’s rich, colorful digital illustrations immerse readers in the atmosphere of winter. The playful art, which depicts activities that many young readers will find familiar, adds warmth to the narrative. From the first detailed endpaper to the last, this picture book will have readers wishing to wake up and fall asleep on a snow day.”Horn Book