El Libro de Las Calabazas - by Gail Gibbons (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

From an acclaimed science author, here's a Spanish language primer on all things pumpkin--including how they grow!

In this cheerfully illustrated book with simple Spanish text, children can learn about the growth cycle and many varieties of pumpkins, and even how to plant their own.  Award-winning author Gail Gibbons also relates the special role pumpkins played in the first Thanksgiving, the history behind carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, and how pumpkins are still part of autumn celebrations today.

The book features bold and bright illustrations, directions for drying seeds, instructions on how to carve funny or scary faces into your pumpkin (with an adult's help), and a fascinating section on pumpkin facts and lore. Perfect for kids in Spanish-speaking households or bilingual immersion schools who can't wait for Halloween!

About the Author

According to the Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." The multi award-winning Gail Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the best-selling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Regina Medal, the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award, and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.