Summer is here The warm days of summer have arrived, and that means Laura gets to spend fun-filled days outdoors The winter is finally over, and now it is summertime Laura and Mary are busy all day helping Ma in the garden and playing outside. Renee Graef's enchanting full-color illustrations, inspired by Garth Williams' classic artwork, bring Laura and her family lovingly to life in this sixth title in the My First Little House book series, picture books adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved storybooks.