Get your hot cocoa and celebrate winter with these selections
from Rowan Public Library.
In Mary Casanova's “One-Dog Sleigh,” a young girl and her dog
go for a horse drawn sleigh ride. But
then squirrel, owl, lynx, and others decide they want to go too. What will
happen when they all cram in to a sleigh that's only meant for one girl and one
dog? With endearing images such as a
sleepy, smiling lynx, Ard Hoyt's lively illustrations add to the fun of this
simple rhyming text. Parents of young children may already be familiar with
Casanova's earlier work “One-Dog Canoe.”
“If It's Snowy and You Know It, Clap Your Paws!” is Kim
Norman's cold-weather twist on the classic Hokey-Pokey. A variety of Arctic animals enjoy cold-weather
activities. Penguin, reindeer, seal, and others ski, ice-skate, and catch
snowflakes on their tongues before getting cold and heading indoors. Norman's
clever rhymes capture the joy of winter fun: “If your fur is full of flurries,
you'll forget your winter worries.” You
can sing along to the familiar tune, and just try not to smile at Liza
Woodruff's illustrations, which feature everything from a reindeer in ski
goggles to a seal making snow angels.
Jonathan Bean's “Big Snow” also
captures the special wonder of winter. Young David can hardly wait for a storm
that will bring a really big snow. He tries helping his mother with the chores,
but everything makes him think of snow—from the white flour for baking to the
white sheets on the guest bed. When
David takes a nap he dreams of a blizzard so big it fills the house, and he
wakes to find a big surprise. Any child waiting for the season's first snow
will relate to David's growing excitement and anticipation. The illustrations
capture the quiet beauty of a new snowfall.
Experience the wonder of winter
when you check out these and other snowy tales from Rowan Public Library.
Amy Notarius
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