Rachel’s Reads by: Rachel Levine
Whether we like it or not, winter will be soon upon us! Why not embrace the chilly weather coming our way and make some sweet memories? Grab a cup of hot chocolate, snuggle up with your little ones on the couch, and read some delightful snowy books together. Make sure to brave the cold weather and swing by a Little Free Library around Roanoke to find copies of Snow by Uri Shulevitz. Happy winter (and reading) to all!
Snow
by Cynthia Rylant All snowstorms have their own feel and personality. This poetic book celebrates snowstorms in all their wondrous variety. Is the snow coming down lightly in tiny, delicate flakes that barely leave a mark? Or are fat, white flakes swirling through the sky and leaving a thick blanket over everything they touch? Come and treasure these moments of winter beauty.
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
A thick blanket of snow has fallen overnight, and Peter can’t wait to explore the white, snowy world outside. Peter sets out in his deep red snowsuit, ready for adventure. He experiments with making silly tracks in the snow, knocking snow down from tall tree branches, sliding down hills, and making snowmen and snow angels. Fun is everywhere on this wintery day! Read this lovely Caldecott Award-winning tale aloud, and share in Peter’s wonder and joy.
The Big Snow
by Berta and Elmer Hader The geese are migrating south, and winter is approaching. All of the woodland animals are preparing for winter. Some animals are fattening up for hibernation, and others are building up stores of food for the long winter. When a big snow arrives, the animals that are awake have a hard time finding enough to eat, but thankfully, their human neighbors help them out. This sweet story gives families the opportunity to discuss how different animals navigate the cold weather and is also the perfect inspiration for putting out birdseed for your own bird neighbors.
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Family • December 2021
