Getting Through Winter with Frederick!

The long winter months can really start to get you down and make you miss the bright and sunshiny days of spring and summer. The story of Frederick by Leo Lionni combats these winter blues with bright colors and warm memories. It also shows kids how important art and poetry are to our lives, and how everyone can make a difference with their own individual talents.

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Enjoying the Snowy Days!

Snowy days can be full of wonder, excitement and fun. A fresh blanket of snow makes the world seem quiet and new. Give kids the opportunity to enjoy a snowy day, whether you have snow outside or not!

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The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats is a classic story of a young boy enjoying all of the fun and wonder which accompany a fresh snowfall. When Peter wakes up to find a fresh snowfall outside, he ventures out to have all kinds of snowy fun. From sliding down hills to making snow angels, the character embraces the joy of a fresh snow and reminds us how magical snow can be! Whether you have snow where you live or not, there are many activities that you can use along with this book to entertain your kids and have some fun!

What Do Snowmen Do at Night?

Snow has arrived where we live! We’ve been spending lots of time outside in the snow and trying to build snowmen. Each day our snowmen look a little different, which brings up the question addressed in today’s book!

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Snowmen at Night by Caralyn and Mark Buehner is an entertaining tale about what happens to snowmen while we are sleeping at night. Do they stand there watching the street, or do they go on an adventure? The fun rhyming text is accompanied by adorable illustrations which make you want to join in the snowman fun! My daughter and I are big fans of Snowmen at Christmas, so I was excited to check out the other titles in this series! We have already had a lot of snow here and have had a lot of fun exploring it! Even if you don’t live in a snowy climate, there are lots of learning opportunities to go along with this adorable story!

Warming Hearts and Hands with The Mitten Tree

Winter has arrived where we live. It’s time to bundle up before we go outside and play in the beautiful and fluffy snow. Today’s book gave us a chance to have some fun with the mittens we will have to wear for the next few months!

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The Mitten Tree by Candace Christiansen tells the touching story of Sarah, a little old woman who watches the young children play at the bus stop, but goes unnoticed by them. After a snow fall, she notices that one of the boys doesn’t play with the other kids. When she sees that he doesn’t have any mittens, she decides to knit him a pair. She leaves them on the spruce tree, thus beginning a fun game with the children. Each day they look on the mitten tree for pairs of mittens. This is a sweet story which children and adults can enjoy, while also giving readers a great message about the act of giving, without needing recognition for it.

Best Christmas Board Books

Don’t forget the little ones when you are buying your holiday books! There are a wide variety of wonderful Christmas board books for babies and toddlers to enjoy during the holiday season. From touch and feel interactive books to sweet stories introducing them to traditions and symbols, you are sure to find something for your child! While several of the classic Christmas stories are also available in board book formats, I tried to keep this post to mostly books aimed at very young children.

Ring in the Holidays with Family Read-Alouds!

There are so many amazing books to read during the holiday season. From Santa Claus to snowmen and dreidels to trees, there are so many wonderful stories to share with children and get them excited for the season! I could not possibly list all of the amazing books out there, but I have managed to compile a list of books that are personal favorites of mine that I am excited to share with my daughter for many years to come. (If your favorite is not here, don’t worry! Other holidays and traditions will definitely be recognized in posts to come).

Prepare for Winter with Hibernation Fun!

Winter means that it is hibernation season. While bears and animals prepare for the colder weather, those of us in cold climates prepare to do the same. Warm clothes, blankets and days spent inside are ahead of us. Today we celebrate the hibernation season with some fun learning activities!

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