Manny y el tiempo hacen juego~Manny Matches the Weather from Steamworks

Manny y el tiempo hacen juego~Manny Matches the Weather

by Jenny Lacika

Illustrated by Antonieta Muñoz Estrada

Published May 5, 2026

Charlesbridge

Board Book

20 Pages

Review copy provided by publisher

Summary From Publisher

SIMULTANEOUS IN ENGLISH AND BILINGUAL SPANISH-ENGLISH! Join Manny in an exploration of temperature and weather, because STEAM is everywhere and for everyone!

Part of STEAMWORKS, a series of fiction board books for ages 0-3 that relate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) to kids’ everyday lives

Manny has style! But sometimes, Manny’s style does not match the weather. Can Manny learn to observe both the temperature and the weather to build outfits with fashion and function in mind?

Perfect for parents and caregivers of independent toddlers exploring the world of dressing themselves.

Extend the learning beyond the story with expertly crafted back matter, including additional information about temperature and weather and fun STEAM activities.

STEAMWORKS features children of all backgrounds and abilities using scientific and mathematical thinking to solve everyday problems and answer questions that matter to them. Playful stories and extension activities ignite excitement for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) and empower children as thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators.

My Thoughts

This bilingual book is perfect for very young readers who speak English, Spanish, or both languages. Manny faces a common and very relatable problem that kids face: how to wear clothes you like, but also dress for the weather. He learns to use the weather forecast and the weather he sees outside to decide how to mix and match his outfits. 

The sturdy pages are filled with colorful illustrations of Manny and his mother dressed in various outfits in different types of weather. The book invites children and caregivers to discuss the weather and various vocabulary to describe weather conditions. 

I would recommend this book to parents and teachers of young children.