{"product_id":"james-and-the-indian-summer-9788000082943","title":"James and the Indian Summer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne golden autumn afternoon, a boy chases his very last conker of the season, and wanders straight into a hidden, whispering world of falling leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJames and the Indian Summer\u003c\/em\u003e follows a young boy through a single, quiet fall adventure. Warned by the sunflowers not to wander far, James slips out the garden gate, wades through drifts of fallen leaves, and loses the path entirely, only to discover that the forest floor has come alive all around him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTold in Milena Lukešová's spare, poetic language, the story turns everyday autumn treasures into imaginative little characters—acorn men, rose-hip girls, a watchful squirrel, and Mr. Cone the kindly pinecone. When a conker finally falls at James's feet and a silver cobweb appears on the garden gate, James knows: the Indian summer has arrived. Jan Kudláček's delicate, textured collage illustrations give every page the hushed, golden feel of a late-autumn afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for slow, cozy read-aloud moments, \u003cem\u003eJames and the Indian Summer\u003c\/em\u003e is part of the \u003cem\u003ePoetic Vintage Tales\u003c\/em\u003e series, celebrating the changing seasons through classic, imaginative storytelling—a gentle, timeless read for children ages 4 and up who love nature, quiet wonder, and a story that rewards a second look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Classic Czech Tale, Newly Reissued:\u003c\/strong\u003e First published in 1976 in the Czech Republic and beloved for generations, now available in a new English edition for a new generation of readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNature Comes Alive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acorns, rose-hips, conkers, and pinecones become a cast of gentle imaginative characters, turning an ordinary walk into quiet magic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoetic, Read-Aloud Language:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spare, rhythmic text captures the hush and wonder of a golden autumn afternoon, perfect for slow, cozy story time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimeless Vintage Illustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jan Kudláček's original textured leaf-and-collage artwork brings a warm, nostalgic beauty to every page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoetic Vintage Tales \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJoins a series celebrating the changing seasons and beauty of the natural world through the imaginative lens of childhood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Gift for Little Readers:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thoughtful present for birthdays, holidays, or just because, inspiring imagination and a love for reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children’s books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books and seasonal titles, Albatros Media creates high-quality books designed to delight, comfort, and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Milena Lukesova","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49220051599611,"sku":"9788000082943","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/james-and-the-indian-summer-9788000082943","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}