The Reasons for Seasons

PreS-Gr 3—Based on Gail Gibbons's picture book, this production offers straightforward, concise explanations about why we experience different seasons on Earth. Narrator Chris Lutkin informs viewers that the tilt of the Earth in relation to the Sun changes throughout the year, resulting in four different seasons. Gibbons's signature primary-colored illustrations and diagrams help explain technical ideas, such as the solstices and equinoxes, for the youngest audiences. After describing Earth's relationship to the Sun, Lutkin covers what people, plants, and animals do during each season. For example, during the warmest summer season, flowers grow, animals raise their offspring, and children play outside at beaches and pools, enjoying the many hours of daylight. The narration is complemented by seasonally appropriate background sounds—animals calling to each other and the wind blowing through tree leaves.