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1. Yes 😕
2. Occasionally - but even that is too much! (Not a winter fan - can you tell lol)
3. Christmas and my sons bday fall in winter
4. Hot chocolate with a shot of Baileys
5. Tagged
@laurenslibrary #thursdaysurvey

The New York Public Library listed their Top 10 checkouts of all time. This 1962 book is one of the most circulated books at the NYPL in every neighborhood it serves. It was my favorite when I was a kid and I always recommend it to friends when they start building libraries for their kids.

https://125.nypl.org/125/topcheckouts

Classes are cancelled due to snow and hazardous driving conditions. Got books to read and chores to do.

‘The Caldecott-winning tale of a young boy‘s encounter with snow has been checked out 485,583 times from the NYPL since it was published in 1962.‘ As a child this book was a revelation for me — not just because it‘s about a little black boy, but because it‘s about snow. It snowed exactly once in the town I grew up in, all of .01” After living 25 years in the desert I now live where I can enjoy all 4 seasons, including snow in the winter.

Jane Mounts created this for the top 10 books checked out in the last 125 years at the NYPL.
So cool!
Instagram at idealbookshelf

Wow!

Our first real snowstorm here in northern Virginia 🙌🏻 headed home to pick up the little one and dive into a book with some hot tea 😋

Awe! I‘ve always loved this book!

Last #holidayread for today. I had this when I was little and loved it. I was happy to find it at the library today. Thanks @Inkblotsandcoffeestains for reminding me of it! 21pts #wintergames #merryreaders @Clwojick @StayCurious

My daughter's Imagination Library book for December came today. Cute winter time book!

Reading by the light of the christmas tree!

#selfiescavengerhunt #wintergames team #TheFilthyAnimals @rather_be_reading @StayCurious @Clwojick

1. A kitten or cat
2. Books
3. Warm blankets
4. Fire...hopefully in fireplace!
5. Coke classic, coffee and tea
6. Scented candles
7. Puzzles or word games or tv...depending on wifi availability
8. Cozy socks or slippers
9. Lotion, chapstick
10. Comfy nook or sofa to settle in!
#wintergames #ReadNosedReindeer @Clwojick @StayCurious

This book, a Caldecott Honor book, is about a young boy who goes to play in the snow, takes a snowball and puts it in his pocket, then is upset to find the snowball gone.

This book was very cute and comical, but I think I would use it during the winter time.

He packed it round and firm and put the snowball in his pocket for tomorrow.

#UCFLAE3414F19 This cute, realistic fiction picture book written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats almost 60 years ago is about Peter and his amazing, fun day when he discovers that it has snowed overnight in New York City. He explores all through his neighborhood, making snow angels and footprints in the snow. This book is outstanding on many different levels.

#storybooksunday #plc

This was my favorite book as a child. It seemed so magical to me and I loved the red coat so much.

This is an absolute pity post. It's been snowing here for days...and it' snowing again... and not expected to stop till tomorrow. I don't even dislike winter but this is TOO MUCH, TOO SOON! 😩

This RF picture book is about the adventures of Peter on a snow day. He learns what snow has to offer when you walk in, how it disappears, and all that it offers. It is a great book to choose when talking about the elements in a classroom. I would also read this as CR. UDL principle: Activate or supply background knowledge (3.1). ESOL Strategy: Explain the parts of the story as you read. #ucflae3414f19

The Snowy Day is a RF picture book written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats. I think this book would be best used as a RA during the first snowfall of the year, for grades K-1. This book follows a young boy named Peter after the first snowfall of the year occurs. He spends the day exploring and doing fun winter activities. This book won the Caldecott Medal. #UCFLAE3414F19

“He packed it round and firm and put the snowball in his pocket for tomorrow.”

Peter bringing his snowball in the house is literally the cutest and most innocent thing ever!

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, 1962. Caldecott Award Winning Book. I really enjoy the authors choice of words to describe Peter‘s actions as he plays in the snow. “Crunch, crunch, crunch” This is a great read aloud opportunity for young children. This book really makes children feel like they are there with Peter playing in the snow!

i like the illustrations in this book

“he thought it would be fun to join the older boys in a snowball fight“

I like this book because kids can easily relate to the excitement the main character feels towards the big snowfall.

“But when he woke up his dream was gone. The snow was still everywhere”.

This is a great story for kindergarteners and 1st graders. This was a very popular book when I was this young. Its a great story for the wintertime to introduce snow into the classroom. Young kids will find this story very creative and interesting.

This book has a 1963 Caldecott medal. It‘s a very good popular book. My mom used to read me this book and it‘s one of my favorites. Highly recommend for a large range of ages.

“Before he got into bed he looked in his pocket. His pocket was empty. The snowball wasn‘t there. He felt very sad.”

I love the use of color in this illustration. I enjoy how there are curvy lines within one color to give shading.

I loved this book. I liked the use of curvy lines making you feel safe and comfortable. I also like how the illustrations are simple yet get the point across.

“Before he got into bed he looked in his pocket. His pocket was empty. The snowball wasn't there. He felt very sad.“

This book was really cute! I thought it was funny when the child felt like the snowball would be safe in his pocket when we as adults know that realistic factor that the snowball would melt instantly. I would use this book in my classroom to read during the winter as a fun book!

The Snowy Day written by Ezra Jack Keats. Caldecott Honor book. A boy who goes to play in the snow and puts his snowball in his pocket but is sad when he discovers the snowball is missing.

“Down fell the snow- Plop!”

Illustrations we‘re different, i liked them.

I really liked a Snowy Day because it showed this child‘s thought process. Also, because it has some diversity in it.

“but when he woke up his dream was gone. The snow was still everywhere“

I liked when he tried to keep his snowball but it melted because it kind of shows that fun days will come to a end but the next day you can find all new adventures

I enjoyed this book. I think a young child especially would like it because they look forward for those kind of days and the fun activities that go with it. I also enjoyed the illustrations they were simple but I liked the contrast of his bright red snowsuit to the light snow colors

“A stick that was just right for smacking a snow covered tree”

The different pattern of tracks the boy could leave behind in the snow

The Caldecott winning story is a very simple and cute read for young children. Very nice book to read in order to discuss weather in the classroom.