NONFICTION

El porqué de las estaciones

by Gail Gibbons (text) & illus. by Gail Gibbons
Holiday House. Apr. 2026. 32p. pap $9.99. ISBN 9780823462452. Gr 1-3
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Gr 1-3–A strong Spanish translation of the recently updated nonfiction classic The Reasons for Seasons. With technical but kid-friendly vocabulary, this picture book offers readers a good introduction to how Earth moves around the sun and how this affects the temperature and light depending on the hemisphere and location. Easy examples and relatable content will make this book relevant to school-age children. Gibbon’s iconic pencil-like illustrations and design are front and center, with an overall layout that makes this nonfiction topic approachable and accessible. This book will be most useful to native Spanish speakers or children in immersion programs and can even be read aloud during climate units.
VERDICT A great purchase for early elementary school collections and curriculum and for communities serving Spanish speakers.
Reviewed by Carolina Youssif , Feb 01, 2026

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