One hot summer afternoon, Ali entertains herself and her neighbors by drawing with chalk on the sidewalk. When Mrs. Frye wiggles her toes in the little lake Ali has drawn, everyone takes notice. Soon Ira is shaded by the beach umbrella Ali draws. Everyone is delighted by a cooling summer downpour, except Ali, whose drawings wash away. Ali's neighbors don't forget how her drawings helped them beat the heat--she's their hero and cause for celebration! Full color.