Warm up with a good book and even better, share that book with a child! Some "chilly" stories and poetry for you to consider...
"The Snowman" by Raymond Briggs E BRI
When his snowman comes to life a little boy invites him home and in return is taken on a flight high above the snow-covered countryside.
"Snowy Day" edited by Caroline Feller Bauer J 808.8 SNO
A collection of stories and poems having snow as a common theme with recipes, handicaft and bibliography.
"First Snow, Magic Snow" by John Cech J 398.21 CEC
A little girl made from the magical first snow lives with an old man and his wife through the winter, and when she disappears in the spring, the couple set out in search of her.
"Snow in Jerusalem" by Deborah da Costa E DAC
Although they live in different quarters of Jerusalem a Jewish boy and a Muslim are surprised to find they have been caring for the same stray cat.
"Kipper's Snowy Day" by Mick Inkpen E INK
Kipper the dog spends the day enjoying the snow with his best friend Tiger.
"Will's Mammoth" by Rafe Martin E MAR
Though his parents explain there have been no mammoths for over 10,000 years, Will goes out in the snow one day, certain he will meet some.
Look for some snowy fun and games at: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/creature_feature/0004/polar.html and
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/arcticanimals.shtml
Children's Storytimes
Family Nite @ the Library on Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Family Storytime on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Time on Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
More information is contained in the Children's Book Notes newslatter. Ask for yours at the Library.
Ethel G. White, Children's Specialist
egwhite@neflin.org
"The Snowman" by Raymond Briggs E BRI
When his snowman comes to life a little boy invites him home and in return is taken on a flight high above the snow-covered countryside.
"Snowy Day" edited by Caroline Feller Bauer J 808.8 SNO
A collection of stories and poems having snow as a common theme with recipes, handicaft and bibliography.
"First Snow, Magic Snow" by John Cech J 398.21 CEC
A little girl made from the magical first snow lives with an old man and his wife through the winter, and when she disappears in the spring, the couple set out in search of her.
"Snow in Jerusalem" by Deborah da Costa E DAC
Although they live in different quarters of Jerusalem a Jewish boy and a Muslim are surprised to find they have been caring for the same stray cat.
"Kipper's Snowy Day" by Mick Inkpen E INK
Kipper the dog spends the day enjoying the snow with his best friend Tiger.
"Will's Mammoth" by Rafe Martin E MAR
Though his parents explain there have been no mammoths for over 10,000 years, Will goes out in the snow one day, certain he will meet some.
Look for some snowy fun and games at: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/creature_feature/0004/polar.html and
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/arcticanimals.shtml
Children's Storytimes
Family Nite @ the Library on Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Family Storytime on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Time on Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
More information is contained in the Children's Book Notes newslatter. Ask for yours at the Library.
Ethel G. White, Children's Specialist
egwhite@neflin.org
