The Best Summer Guest
Jonty
Author
Tuula Pere
Illustrator
Milena Radeva
Themes
Generations
Beyond the pleasures of enjoying the simplicity in life is the message of family. Spending time and appreciating relatives while they are with you is essential.
In an age where children are constantly looking for the next new shiny thing or the latest video craze, Tuula Pere’s story about simple pleasures like tossing pine cones, learning to tie knots, and baking treats will show children there is still magic and wonder in the world.
The whimsical drawing adds to the warm feelings the message of the book imparts.
— Literary Titan
One of the most endearing aspects of the book is its focus on the special bond between Jonty and his grandmother. Their interactions are genuine and heartwarming, showcasing the importance of intergenerational relationships. The book also subtly imparts values such as kindness, creativity, and resilience, making it both an enjoyable and educational read for children.
Grandma Gladys is a delightful character, full of warmth and creativity. Her ability to turn everyday activities into magical adventures is a highlight of the book.
Whether it's baking cinnamon buns, playing imaginative games, or exploring the cottage's hidden treasures, Grandma Gladys ensures that Jonty’s summer is filled with memorable experiences. These moments are well illustrated by Milena Radeva, whose artwork brings the characters and their adventures to life.
— Outstanding Creator
By reading this book, children who might worry about leaving their caregivers to spend time with other relatives may see some interesting experiences they can have with others.
Tuula Pere's writing style makes you wonder if she's lived the simple moments she describes in her stories. Told with love and wonder from a child's perspective, the author's words are realistic and gentle, and the narration works well for bedtime or soothing concerns.
Milena Radeva's illustrations are wholesome and delightful, reminding me of a simpler time. The Best Summer Guest is a sweet book that readers can share with loved ones.
— Courtnee Turner Hoyle, Readers’ Favorite
With themes of family, love and adventure, The Best Summer Guest shows how the little things grandparents do for their grandkids can have a big impression on them.
Original and memorable, the story follows a logical progression with ideas and scenes many readers will relate to. The experience of parent’s leaving home is often jarring and uncomfortable for little ones, but Pere’s gentle way of easing readers into the often momentous event goes a long way in making the experience feel bearable and by the end of it, pleasurable and fun.
The book features mostly black and white illustrations with sparse pops of color on each page to draw a reader’s attention to important characters and objects in the story; a unique feature that sets it apart from other titles in the genre. Rendered in a cozy style, the illustrations match the meaning the text is trying to convey, adding a real yet whimsical element to the overall reading experience.
— Maincrest Media
Beyond the pleasures of enjoying the simplicity in life is the message of family. Spending time and appreciating relatives while they are with you is essential.
In an age where children are constantly looking for the next new shiny thing or the latest video craze, Tuula Pere’s story about simple pleasures like tossing pine cones, learning to tie knots, and baking treats will show children there is still magic and wonder in the world.
The whimsical drawing adds to the warm feelings the message of the book imparts.
— Literary Titan
One of the most endearing aspects of the book is its focus on the special bond between Jonty and his grandmother. Their interactions are genuine and heartwarming, showcasing the importance of intergenerational relationships. The book also subtly imparts values such as kindness, creativity, and resilience, making it both an enjoyable and educational read for children.
Grandma Gladys is a delightful character, full of warmth and creativity. Her ability to turn everyday activities into magical adventures is a highlight of the book.
Whether it's baking cinnamon buns, playing imaginative games, or exploring the cottage's hidden treasures, Grandma Gladys ensures that Jonty’s summer is filled with memorable experiences. These moments are well illustrated by Milena Radeva, whose artwork brings the characters and their adventures to life.
— Outstanding Creator
By reading this book, children who might worry about leaving their caregivers to spend time with other relatives may see some interesting experiences they can have with others.
Tuula Pere's writing style makes you wonder if she's lived the simple moments she describes in her stories. Told with love and wonder from a child's perspective, the author's words are realistic and gentle, and the narration works well for bedtime or soothing concerns.
Milena Radeva's illustrations are wholesome and delightful, reminding me of a simpler time. The Best Summer Guest is a sweet book that readers can share with loved ones.
— Courtnee Turner Hoyle, Readers’ Favorite
With themes of family, love and adventure, The Best Summer Guest shows how the little things grandparents do for their grandkids can have a big impression on them.
Original and memorable, the story follows a logical progression with ideas and scenes many readers will relate to. The experience of parent’s leaving home is often jarring and uncomfortable for little ones, but Pere’s gentle way of easing readers into the often momentous event goes a long way in making the experience feel bearable and by the end of it, pleasurable and fun.
The book features mostly black and white illustrations with sparse pops of color on each page to draw a reader’s attention to important characters and objects in the story; a unique feature that sets it apart from other titles in the genre. Rendered in a cozy style, the illustrations match the meaning the text is trying to convey, adding a real yet whimsical element to the overall reading experience.
— Maincrest Media
Beyond the pleasures of enjoying the simplicity in life is the message of family. Spending time and appreciating relatives while they are with you is essential.
— Literary Titan
In an age where children are constantly looking for the next new shiny thing or the latest video craze, Tuula Pere’s story about simple pleasures like tossing pine cones, learning to tie knots, and baking treats will show children there is still magic and wonder in the world.
— Literary Titan
The whimsical drawing adds to the warm feelings the message of the book imparts.
— Literary Titan
One of the most endearing aspects of the book is its focus on the special bond between Jonty and his grandmother. Their interactions are genuine and heartwarming, showcasing the importance of intergenerational relationships. The book also subtly imparts values such as kindness, creativity, and resilience, making it both an enjoyable and educational read for children.
— Outstanding Creator
Grandma Gladys is a delightful character, full of warmth and creativity. Her ability to turn everyday activities into magical adventures is a highlight of the book.
— Outstanding Creator
Whether it's baking cinnamon buns, playing imaginative games, or exploring the cottage's hidden treasures, Grandma Gladys ensures that Jonty’s summer is filled with memorable experiences. These moments are well illustrated by Milena Radeva, whose artwork brings the characters and their adventures to life.
— Outstanding Creator
By reading this book, children who might worry about leaving their caregivers to spend time with other relatives may see some interesting experiences they can have with others.
— Courtnee Turner Hoyle, Readers’ Favorite
Tuula Pere's writing style makes you wonder if she's lived the simple moments she describes in her stories. Told with love and wonder from a child's perspective, the author's words are realistic and gentle, and the narration works well for bedtime or soothing concerns.
— Courtnee Turner Hoyle, Readers’ Favorite
Milena Radeva's illustrations are wholesome and delightful, reminding me of a simpler time. The Best Summer Guest is a sweet book that readers can share with loved ones.
— Courtnee Turner Hoyle, Readers’ Favorite
With themes of family, love and adventure, The Best Summer Guest shows how the little things grandparents do for their grandkids can have a big impression on them.
— Maincrest Media
Original and memorable, the story follows a logical progression with ideas and scenes many readers will relate to. The experience of parent’s leaving home is often jarring and uncomfortable for little ones, but Pere’s gentle way of easing readers into the often momentous event goes a long way in making the experience feel bearable and by the end of it, pleasurable and fun.
— Maincrest Media
The book features mostly black and white illustrations with sparse pops of color on each page to draw a reader’s attention to important characters and objects in the story; a unique feature that sets it apart from other titles in the genre. Rendered in a cozy style, the illustrations match the meaning the text is trying to convey, adding a real yet whimsical element to the overall reading experience.
— Maincrest Media
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