Lauren Thompson is the author of several picture books, including the popular Mouse's First series, Little Quack series, and the Wee Little series. She is also the author of the critically acclaimed The Apple Pie That Papa Baked as well as Leap Back Home to Me; Chew, Chew, Gulp!; and Hop, Hop, Jump! She lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn, New York.
Buket Erdogan has always been inspired by vibrant colors and children's art. She has illustrated the New York Times bestselling Mouse's First series and the Calico series. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

The "New York Times"-bestselling creators of Mouse deliver a bright adventurethat brings the Fourth of July and the summer itself richly to life, as Mouseand Minka engage in favorite summertime activities. Full color.