Wintertime Reading
/When living in Houston, Texas, snow seems as real as fairytales. My kids - who have not yet been to the snow - can’t even imagine what it might be like, feel like, or taste like. Just this morning I explained to them that you have to wear special clothes and shoes if you want to play in the snow. Their minds were blown. They looked down at their short sleeve and short pant pajamas and smiled. “You mean, we can’t wear these?” Nope.
We obviously need to plan a winter snow trip.
To broaden their horizons - even just a little bit - I pulled from our bookshelves books about winter and snow. We leafed through the pages noting the clothes, the shoes and the accessories worn by the characters, as well as the color of the landscape, the sky and clouds, etc. Below are our favorites.
Snow by Uri Shulevitz is a heartwarming story about a child’s love and infatuation with the first snowfall of the year. This book touches on the differences in the way a child and adults think. It also beautifully illustrates how snow changes the look of the city and scenery all around.
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats follows young Peter as he wakes up one morning after heavy snow has fallen overnight. The story walks us through Peter getting ready to go outside, the crunching sound of walking in snow, and the adventures kids have while playing in the snow.
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg is a classic holiday story about a young child who believes in the magic of Christmas.
On a cold (or as cold as it gets depending on your location) night, grab a blanket and your rascals, snuggle close with them, and read a good wintertime book. Don’t forget the mugs of hot cocoa and marshmallows!
Written by Brandi Stanton, mom of two rascals ages 3 and 4.
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