Magical Cycle of the Seasons

Magical Cycle of the Seasons is a 3-book series for ages 6–11 by Francisco X. Alarcón. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems / Jitomates Risueños y otros poemas de primavera1997

From the Bellybutton of the Moon and Other Summer Poems / Del Ombligo de la Luna y Otro Poemas de Verano1998

Iguanas in the Snow and Other Winter Poems / Iguanas en la nieve y otros poemas de invierno2001

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