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B rrrrrrrr! It’s wintertime in a blanket of snow, but there’s plenty of frosty fun in these winter-themed stories. Louisiana! Okay, so maybe we’re not guaranteed frigid temps or
YOUTH If our Louisiana little ones don’t see real snow this year, they can experience the wonder of a white winter in these picture books. Snow Days by Deborah Kerbel View the magic of snow days through the eyes of a child. From skating and snowball fights to making snow angels, the world is full of fun and wonder when it begins to snow. A young boy and his grandfather go for a walk in the winter woods, sharing fun and knowledge with each other, from how to jump in the snow to how to track rabbits and deer hidden in the trees. After their walk, they enjoy a moment together with milk and cookies and share the Raven, Rabbit, Deer by Sue Farrell Holler most important lesson of the day—being with family. Young readers will shiver with excitement while reading these adventurous chapter books set in frozen landscapes. Balto and Togo: Hero Dogs of Alaska by Helen Moss
Snack, Snooze, Skedaddle by Laura Purdie Salas As fall turns to winter, learn how a variety of animals prepare to survive the cold! Animals get ready in different ways, such as burrowing, migrating, storing up food, or hibernation. In this rhyming book, you will learn facts about how animals big and small get ready to take on the winter season. TWEENS AND TEENS Bundle up and grab one of these win-terrific books for tweens and teens! Brian’s Winter by Gary Paulsen Instead of being rescued from a plane crash, as in the author’s book Hatchet , this story portrays, what would have happened to Brian had he been forced to survive a winter in the wilderness with only his survival pack and hatchet. Miracle on Ice: How a Stunning Upset United a Country by Michael Burgan Relive the stunning upset of the 1980
While Disney made Balto famous, few know the story of Togo, who completed the longer and more perilous parts of their famous journey. Follow the two sled dogs as they battle the elements and race against time to deliver life-saving antitoxin to the children of Nome, Alaska. I Survived: The Children’s Blizzard of 1888 by Lauren Tarshis Winter is here, and the weather outside is more than frightful in 1888. Eleven-year- old John Hale catches himself outside during a life-threatening blizzard. Will John live to tell the tale? Discover the winter activities of both humans and animals in these non-fiction titles. What are the Winter Olympics? by Gail Herman If you’re a fan of winter sports, you’ll want to check out What are the Winter Olympics? Learn all about the Winter Olympics, from its start in 1924 to today. Follow the highs and lows of legends and losses and all of the winter sports and athletes that have come and gone throughout the games’ history.
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