Wednesday, January 16, 2013

New Winter Books

The Children's Room has recently added some new books in the collection that are perfect for winter. Take a look...




Twelve Kinds of Ice
by Ellen Bryan Obed

"With the first ice- a skim on a sheep pail so thin it breaks when touched- one family's winter begins in earnest. Next comes ice like panes of glass.  And eventually, skating ice!  The first ice, the second ice, the third ice... perfect ice... the last ice...  Twelve kinds of ice are carved into twenty nostalgic vignettes."




The Dogs of Winter
by Bobbie Pyron

"A suspenseful tale based on a true story follows the survival efforts of a small boy who, after being abandoned on the streets of Moscow, endures a harsh winter under the protection of a pack of dogs with whom he roams the city and countryside, using their combined wits to find food and shelter."  Includes historical note.




The Reader
by Amy Hest

"A boy and his dog hike to the top of a very tall, snowy hill where they play, enjoy a snack,  and then share their favorite book before sledding home."