Inside: A book review of Over and Under the Snow PLUS 10 book-related activities. Hello! This is an update of a post I did a few years ago. Be sure to read the whole post as I’ve added 5 new links to some truly wonderful book-related activities. If you don’t have Over and Under the Snow, you need to buy … Read more
Inside: You’ll find a book review and 4 book-related educational activities. Since it’s very cold today and we have a forecast for snow I thought The Snowy Nap by Jan Brett would be the perfect choice for today’s book review. The Snowy Nap Author & Illustrator: Jan Brett Publishing: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2018 Themes: Winter, Hibernation, Hedgehogs Ages: 4-7 Synopsis: … Read more
Inside: Book review of Sadie and the Snow, plus lots of related activities. I’m sharing one of my favourite winter books this week. TITLE: Sadie and the Snowman AUTHOR: Allen Morgan ILLUSTRATOR: Brenda Clark PUBLISHING: 1985, Kids Can Press AGES: 3 to 7 TOPIC: Winter, Snow, Seasons OPENING: One cold winter day, Sadie made a snowman in her back yard. … Read more
Inside: A book review of The Polar Bear and the Snow Cloud Happy ALMOST Friday! Most of my featured books for Perfect Picture Book Friday have been about snow. And here I am with yet another one. Please forgive the repetitiveness, but after all, I DO teach Grade 1, and this IS the middle of winter, and you know how … Read more
Inside:A book review of First Snow in the Woods. This is one of the most visually beautiful books I think I’ve ever seen. Title: First Snow in the Woods Written by: Carl R. Sams II & Jean Stoick Publishing: Carl R Sams II Photography, 2007 Genre: Realistic Fiction Suitable for Ages: 5 to adult Themes/Topics: Nature, Change, Winter Opening: “The … Read more
Inside: A book review of Under the Snow, plus 12 different links, ideas and downloads. We’ve been doing a winter unit AND it snowed here in sleepy Victoria, so I’m going to feature yet another snow book. Hope you don’t mind, but I forgot how many great ones I have in my collection. Title: Under the Snow Written by: Melissa … Read more
Inside: Book review of Snowmen All Year. Happy Friday! I just discovered the sweetest book that I’d like to share with you. Title: Snowmen All Year Written by: Caralyn Buehner Illustrations by: Mark Buehner Publishing: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2010, Fiction Suitable for Ages: 3 to 9 Themes/Topics: Winter, Imagination, Friendship, Seasons Opening: I love to build a snowman … Read more