{"id":5602,"date":"2014-02-24T08:15:27","date_gmt":"2014-02-24T13:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.backtobasicslearning.com\/schoolblog\/?p=5602"},"modified":"2015-05-12T15:01:53","modified_gmt":"2015-05-12T20:01:53","slug":"another-snow-day-its-a-perfect-opportunity-to-get-kids-to-snuggle-up-with-a-great-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/another-snow-day-its-a-perfect-opportunity-to-get-kids-to-snuggle-up-with-a-great-book\/","title":{"rendered":"Another snow day? It’s a perfect opportunity to get kids to snuggle up with a great book!"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Beverly Stewart, M.Ed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This winter is shaping up to be a cold one. With snow on the ground and more predicted, it looks like families will be sharing lots of \u201csnow days\u201d this winter.<\/p>\n

Of course, a day off from school means sledding, snowball fights, and the obligatory snowman or two. But, once the novelty of the winter wonderland wears thin, turn off the television, unplug the electronics and offer up a great book.<\/p>\n

Bored with your home library\u2019s offerings? Stash away a few exciting, new books for this specific purpose! Pre-plan with a trip to the local library when show is in the forecast or swap with another family to keep the book selection fresh.<\/p>\n

By age, here are a few great \u201csnow-inspired\u201d reads that are sure to please as temps dip and the winter winds howl!<\/p>\n

Pre-K: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Snow<\/em> by Cynthia Rylant. The Newbery Medalist creates a dreamy, snowy world as a little girl and her grandmother enjoy outdoor adventures in a breathtaking landscape. The simple story is enhanced by gorgeous illustrations by Lauren Stringer.<\/p>\n

The Snowy Day<\/em>, by Ezra Jack Keats. A classic! New York becomes the ultimate \u201csnow globe\u201d as a child discovers how a clean white blanket of snow can completely change the world.<\/p>\n

Clifford’s First Snow Day<\/em> by Norman Bridwell. Every child\u2019s favorite big red dog, Clifford the puppy discovers just how much fun a snow day can be.<\/p>\n

1st<\/sup> \u2013 3rd<\/sup> grade<\/strong><\/p>\n

Magic Tree House #32: Winter of the Ice Wizard<\/em> by Mary Pope Osborne. Brother and sister duo Jack and Annie journey to the Land-Behind-the-Clouds, a frozen kingdom of ice and snow. Warning: this series is addicting!<\/p>\n

Cam Jansen: The Snowy Day Mystery #24. The young sleuth solves a mystery of missing computers with only one vital clue \u2013 footprints in the snow. How does she do it? Your child will have to read to find out!<\/p>\n

The Story of Snow<\/em> by Mark Cassino. The perfect snow day read for budding scientists. This book features photos of snow crystals and explains how they are formed into unique, beautiful shapes.<\/p>\n

4rd through 5th<\/sup> grade<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Snow Spider<\/em> by Jenny Nimmo. For the child who loves all things from the wizarding and magical worlds, this story follows Gywn on an adventure of discovery of his own powers. Based on traditional Welsh folklore, but placed in a distinctly modern setting, this is part of a series that will have children begging for more.<\/p>\n

The Magician’s Nephew<\/em> by C.S. Lewis. The prequel to the unforgettable Chronicles of Narnia<\/em> series. Travel to the magical land Narnia, meet King Aslan, the evil Queen and begin the legendary adventure that children have thrilled to since it was penned in 1955.<\/p>\n

Middle school<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Golden Compass<\/em> (His Dark Materials #1) by Philip Pullman.\u00a0 Orphan Lyra Belacqua battles both \u201cGobblers\u201d and the evil Mrs. Coulter in this high fantasy epic. If Harry Potter<\/em> was a favorite with your child, this will be an instant hit.<\/p>\n

Julie of the Wolves<\/em> (Julie of the Wolves #1) by Jean Craighead George. Set in Alaska, this story introduces 13-year-old Miyax. She is torn between her traditional Eskimo upbringing and runs away, with a goal to reach San Francisco. On her journey, a pack of wolves begins to accept her into their community. First in an exciting three-part series.<\/p>\n

A Christmas Carol<\/em> (Christmas Books #1) by Charles Dickens. Widely credited with changing the way we celebrate Christmas, as well as bringing to light many social injustices of the period, A Christmas Carol<\/em> is a must-read for all students. The story, which debuted in 1843, offers multiple themes which continue to resonate today.<\/p>\n

High school<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ethan Frome<\/em> by Edith Wharton. Frome\u2019s toils to maintain an unproductive farm and survive his difficult, hypochondriac wife are upended when a vivacious “hired girl” enters his life. The story is by turns, poignant, tragic and cautionary.<\/p>\n

Shiver<\/em> (The Wolves of Mercy Falls #1) by Maggie Stiefvater. Wolves have been a presence in protaganist Grace\u2019s life since she was a child. \u00a0When she meets Sam, a yellow-eyed boy who tugs her heartstrings, she can\u2019t help but sense he is eerily familiar. Can wolf and human co-exist?<\/p>\n

For additional suggestions on great reads by age category, visit the Back to Basics Learning Dynamics News Blog at http:\/\/www.backtobasicslearning.com\/great-reads-by-age\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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