You can read and discuss any of the following on one of these wintry nights!
A Blizzard of Wintry Books
Brrr! Warm up to a winter wonderland of literature! From viewing the splendor of snow through a child’s eyes to exploring the miracle of snowflakes through a camera lens, these books are sure to deepen appreciation for the coldest season of the year!
Dear Rebecca, Winter is Here by Jean Craighead George
A grandmother describes the arrival of winter in a letter to her granddaughter. Her brief, poetic prose explains the winter solstice in easy-to-understand terms, conveying the interconnectedness of winter and nature as well as the transition from one season to the next.
Building an Igloo by Ulli Steltzer
This photo-illustrated selection provides a fascinating look at the centuries-old Inuit tradition of building igloos. Inuits do not live in igloos today, but the craftsmanship and cooperative spirit needed to build these icy shelters continue to be passed on to younger generations.
Snow by Uri Shulevitz
In this picturesque tale, nothing can dampen a young boy’s growing anticipation of a snowstorm. Caldecott Honor-winning illustrations gradually transform the gray buildings into a magical snow-covered cityscape.
Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Young Wilson Bentley was so fascinate4d by snowflakes that he became determined to find a way to share their beauty with others. Tinted woodcuts and sidebars with related facts complement this Caldecott Medal-winning biography of the boy who later became know as “The Snowflake Man.”
