Tuesday, September 16, 2025

When Sun Rises by Aida Salazar and Caribay M. Benavides - OPTIONAL

When Sun Rises by Aida Salazar, illustrated by Caribay M. Benavides. BOARD BOOK. Penguin Young Readers Group, 2025. $9. 9780593659229

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL

APPEALS TO: SOME

When Sun Rises is a touching story of how the four seasons bless our lives. The awakening of nature in spring, the warmth of summer, the beauty of autumn and the hopeful feelings of winter bring families together.  

The illustrations are very detailed and help tell the story. It was confusing the first time, through.  For those of us who do not speak a foreign language (Spanish in this instance) it was a little difficult to remember the meaning of words.  This would be a great book for those learning to speak Spanish or understand some Spanish traditions.  Teachers could use this book in a unit on seasons or helping to teach a second language. 

This book uses Mexican concepts and adds Spanish words in the text.  

Reviewer: SL



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