Helen Plum Library

Crunchy white snow, green pine needles, bright holiday lights; colors are everywhere in winter! Explore color in the world around you. What colors make you think of winter? What can you create with the colors of winter? Bright photos and lyrical text encourage readers to notice colors in the real world and create art inspired by winter.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to winter. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher

The Kratt Brothers use their Creature Powers to explore the ice and snow to see how animals survive cold climates

"It's the Lunar New Year, and a young girl and her family are having a party. But first, an adventure to the local market to find some very special treats."--

This loving ode to the natural world celebrates the vibrancy of wildlife in winter as one family explores the outdoors

"Winter is a season of wondering and waiting. We wonder why some trees lose their leaves while others stay green all winter long. We wait for the first snowfall—and then wonder at how amazing each snowflake is. We wonder how animals manage to live in the cold. And we can't wait to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. With vivid photographs, lively explanations, and creative craft ideas, the author presents all the fascinating facts that...

"When temperatures turn cold, what does the world outside of your window look like? Is there snow falling from the sky or bitter winds that make you shiver and shake? Explore all kinds of winter weather through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images for seasons of fun!"--

"When winter comes, animals seem to know just what to do. From frogs to deer to dragonflies, whether they're hiding, seeking or simply staying put, many animals have found ingenious ways to survive the cold. In this poetic exploration of just how they do that, expressive text and non-fiction sidebars seamlessly combine to carry young readers through late fall to early spring. Readers learn about all the different kinds of hibernation, how animals...

"What I See In Winter introduces emergent readers to the clothing, activities, and sights of winter while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. What I See In Winter includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers and a Let's Review!...