Wintertime Classics – Great Books for Kids – Part 2

Deborah Sharp Libby
Foster your child’s interest in reading through “shared book” experiences. Shared book experiences are an interactive time when children sit and enjoy a good book with an adult. During this experience children are encouraged to join in and talk about the story, pointing to illustrations and words, reading along or simply repeating well‐known words or phrases. Reading stories aloud with your child is important to foster your child’s interest and love of reading all while exposing them to important concepts of print such as reading from left to right and building their knowledge of letters and words. When you read the same book to your child multiple times, you’re exposing them to great literature and encouraging independent reading. Check out these books that you can both read over and over again.

Thomas’ Snowsuit by Robert Munsch & Michael Martchenko
This book can be described in two words, hysterical and hilarious. Thomas refuses to wear his new snowsuit despite the pleas of his mother, teacher and a few others. Thomas’ Snowsuit guarantees giggles for everyone!

Snowballs by Lois Ehlert
This book captures the beauty and fun of a snowy day!

Snow by Uri Shulevitz (Caldecott Honor Book)
A boy and his dog believe that a few flakes of snow will turn into a spectacular snowy day. Read along as the city is transformed into a snowy scene.

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
This classic Caldecott Award Winning Book never gets old! Join Peter on a snowy adventure as he goes outside to play. It’s a story filled with snowy fun!

My Penguin Osbert by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel and H.B. Lewis
This sweet story is all about a boy and the special pet he receives.

The Missing Mitten Mystery by Steven Kellogg
Annie and her dog enjoy a snowy day but Annie’s red mitten goes missing during their outdoor fun. Join Annie and her dog and see if you can find her red missing mitten!

Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson & Jane Chapman
Several unexpected visitors visit a sleeping bear’s cave to warm up and have a winter treat while the bear simply sleeps on. Read this story to see if bear wakes up to join the fun.

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost & Susan Jeffers
This beautiful picture book features Robert Frost’s classic poem. Susan Jeffers amazing illustrations of snowy winter scenes capture Frost’s classic poem and bring it to life for young children introducing them to poetry at its best.

The Snow Queen by Amy Ehrlich and Susan Jeffers
This beautiful children’s book brings Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale of a young girl who saves a young boy from the icy palace of the Snow Queen to life.

Stella, Queen of the Snow by Marie‐Louise Gay
Stella and her little brother Sam enjoy a magical day in the snow, building a snowman, skating and sledding. Read along as fearless Stella leads the way and curious Sam asks question after question!
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