Walking in a Winter Wonderland Companion Books
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
There is no shortage of children’s books about the snow and winter. Here are a few fun titles to add to your winter wonderland themed reading.
Animals in Winter by Martha E. H. Rustad
Combining beautiful photography and animal facts presented in a simple and straightforward forward manner, this was a great choice to add to our pile of books about winter. It was quick and easy read and my kids loved seeing a picture of an actual reindeer!
Warriors in Winter by Mary Pope Osborne
Part of the Magic Tree House series, Jack and Annie find themselves on a yet another daring adventure as they travel back in time to a Roman Legion camp along the Danube River. While the series receives a lot of criticism for the simple, repetitive writing, my eight year-old can usually finish one of these chapter books in a couple of sittings on his own and he loves them. I generally feel that if a child picks up a book he or she enjoys and that book is not offensive or inappropriate, then let them read on. Who knows what adventures the mysterious Morgan le Fay will inspire your child to read about further? (Said Annie. Said Jack. Said Annie. 😉)
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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost , Illustrated by Susan Jeffers
Robert Frost is one of the most respected figures in American poetry and this illustrated version of Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening is a wonderful introduction of Frost to young readers. The subtle illustrations match the mood of the poem beautifully and both children and adults will enjoy spotting the wildlife hidden so carefully through the book. Stopping by Woods on a Snow Evening is one of seven Frost poems put to music for a piece titled Frostiana by Randall Thompson. The Harvard University Choir has a beautiful recording of the entire set available on You Tube. You’ll find Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening at 17:40. Continue listening to the finale piece, Choose Something Like a Star for an absolute musical treat.
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
This classic children’s book from the 1960’s holds a special place in my heart. It follows a young boy as he plays in the snow and worries that his dream of the sun coming out to melt all the snow has come true. Add some movement to your story time by encouraging your reader to make snow angels and tracks in the snow just like Peter. Bonus points if you bundle up and head outside in the snow! Oh, and if you’re curious to know why I love this book so much, send me a message and say, “Shanan, tell me why you love The Snowy Day.” It’s a story almost as good as the original.