Red fox feels the first snowflakes coming down, and doesn't know what to do! His creature friends have suggestions of all kinds, but none are right for fox; it takes one of his kind to remind him of his wintry pursuits. Winter Dance has a lovely, poetic rhythm which begs to be read aloud; the illustrations by Richard Jones are filled with the lightness of the first snowfall. Marion Dane Bauer's text touches on the many ways animals prepare for winter (storing food, hibernating in dens and mud, forming a chrysalis, migrating), making this book a great introduction to those topics for science.
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I'm still finishing up David Balducci's The Christmas Train, but pulled this gem from my shelves for a quick read:
If you grew up with Little Golden Books like I did, you may enjoy this trip down memory lane while reading about the hassles and happiness of the holidays. Each page features illustrations from vintage Golden Books with new text by Diane Muldrow. The captions may cause a gray hair or two to sprout, as you realize just how long these classics have been around!
It's Monday! What are you reading? Are you getting your to-read pile ready for winter break?
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