In person at Brookline Booksmith! Join us for an all-ages storytime with Rajani LaRocca, author of Summer Is for Cousins and Your One and Only Heart.

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Summer Is for Cousins

A Read With Jenna Jr. Pick

“A gorgeous ode to change, growth, togetherness, and family.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

From Newbery Honor author Rajani LaRocca comes a celebration of extended family and summertime fun

Ravi can’t wait to spend summer vacation at the lake house with his family—especially his cousins! Summer vacation is for days at the beach, long hikes, paddleboarding, and—of course—ice cream. Ravi and his oldest cousin, Dhruv, had the same favorite flavor last year, but everything feels different now.

Dhruv’s much taller and his voice is deeper. Ravi’s worried that Dhruv won’t be interested in spending time with him, the little cousin. The ice cream shop doesn’t even have their favorite flavor this year. But on the last night of vacation, the cousins decide to make dinner, and Ravi’s in charge of dessert. He only has one special thing in mind!

This picture book all about summertime fun celebrates the resilient bond between extended family members.

Your One And Only Heart

A lyrical introduction to the many wonders of the human heart, from award-winning author and practicing doctor Dr. Rajani LaRocca.

In this stunning non-fiction picture book, poetry and science come together with playful cut-paper illustrations to create a moving ode to the human heart and all that it does. Complete with illustrative diagrams and copious backmatter, this is a one-of-a-kind non-fiction picture book that gently guides readers through the various systems make up our most vital organ.