Official Kids Mag is specifically written for kids ages 5 to 12. It contains activities and stories ranging from kid heroes, cooking, gardening, STEAM, education, fun facts and much more every month.
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Books about winter Because there's nothing better than reading a book on a wintry day! blizzard by John rocco Grades: K-3 This book is based on the author's own experience as a child during a blizzard in 1978 where 53 inches of snow fell in Rhode Island. At first, a little boy is delighted by the snow but when it keeps falling it's clear someone will need to go to the store. But it has to be someone who is light enough to walk on top of the heavy-piled snow. bunny slopes by claudia rueda Grades: PreK-1 Bunny is ready to ski, but the book is so horizontal. Could you tip it a bit so he can catch some speed? Of course, you'll have to watch out for bumps and holes too! Got to Get to bear's! by brian lies Grades: PreK-2 In this story about friendship, Izzy drops everything to get to Bear's, even though a blizzard is beginning to rage. Here comes Jack Frost by Kazuno Kohara Grades: PreK-2 A little boy is desperate for someone to play with as all the animals head off to hibernate and the birds fly south for the winter. Jack Frost appears and helps him discover how wonderful winter can be. the mitten by Jan brett Grades: K-2 This story is based on a Ukranian folktale. In it, a young boy's lost mitten leads to a charming snowy adventure. Oliver and amanda and the big snow by Jean Van leeuwen Grades: 1-3 From building a snow fort to sledding down the hill, this is a winter wonderland come to life. Over and under the snow by Kate messner Grades: K-3 This nonfiction book explores the secret world of squirrels and snow hares, bears, bullfrogs, and many other animals making their winter homes hidden beneath the snow. red sled by lita Judge Grades: PreK-1 A group of animals find a sled leaning against a house and they decide to take it for a ride. snow by sam usher Grades: K-3 Part of a four book series about a young boy and his grandfather in each of the seasons. In this one, Sam is VERY anxious about how long his grandfather is taking to get ready, because it seems that every child and animal in town has headed out to play in the snow. snow by uri shulevitz Grades: PreK-3 A heartwarming story about hope and wonder features one boy and his dog who have faith that snow is coming. When flakes start to swirl down on the city, they are the only ones who know how to truly enjoy it. snowballs by lois ehlert Grades: PreK-2 When it's snowing, there's only one thing to do: Pull on some mittens and head outside to build a snowman, and snowgirl and even a snowcat. animals in Winter by Henrietta bancroft Grades: PreK-3 Learn about animals in their natural habitats. before morning by Joyce sidman Grades: K-2 A story about a busy family that includes a little girl who longs for her whole family to spend the day together at home, unhurried. And a beautiful snowy day grants her wish in a beautiful way. the big snow by berta Hader Grades: K-4 This book describes the particular winter preparation activities for a variety of different animals, whose preparations include growing heavier coats, adding layers of fat, storing food, and going into hibernation. 46 • December 2020 • OfficialKidsmag.com