{"id":7412,"date":"2019-12-03T11:50:38","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T16:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/?p=7412"},"modified":"2026-05-13T11:24:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T15:24:19","slug":"stories-for-snowy-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/stories-for-snowy-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Snow Stories for Snowy Days"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many of us, the winter season means cold weather. Wind, sleet, snow, ice\u2014we can expect to deal with it all at some point.\u00a0 Whether you enjoy sledding, snowshoeing, or simply building snowmen, there\u2019s plenty of fun to have in the snow. However, there will also be times that you just want to stay warm in front of a fire<\/a> or under a cozy blanket. On those days, why not curl up with a good book? And if it\u2019s still warm where you live? What better way to get a taste of the cold than in the pages of a book with your imagination! Here are some great snow stories from Kumon\u2019s Recommended Reading List to get in the winter spirit.<\/p>\n

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Preschoolers and Beginning Readers<\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Read Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young<\/u>\u00a0collected by Jack Prelutsky<\/h5>\n

The perfect book to read with your child, no matter how young! This poetry collection features rhymes on many topics, including\u2014you guessed it\u2014winter! Filled with wonderful illustrations that will keep your kids enthralled, it\u2019s also a great introduction to beloved authors like A.A. Milne and Robert Louis Stevenson.\"Illustration<\/p>\n

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The Red Book<\/u> by Barbara Lehman<\/h5>\n

A book with no words? Ideal for building pre-reading skills, this illustrated book allows your child to tell their own story. The pictures begin with a child finding a red book in the snow, which is sure to kick-start the imaginations of kids who are escaping the snow themselves!<\/p>\n

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The Snowy Day<\/u> by Ezra Jack Keats<\/h5>\n

Few experiences can compare to playing in the snow for the first time. This classic children\u2019s book, which young readers can tackle on their own, follows the adventures of a boy named Peter as he explores his snow-draped city.<\/p>\n

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Elementary School Students<\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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The Mitten<\/u> by Alvin Tresselt<\/h5>\n

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A fun story about a mitten left in the snow and the woodland creatures that find it.\u00a0 Beautifully illustrated, your kids will get lost in the tale. But watch out! The bestselling book is so fun, they might be tempted to drop their own mittens in the snow to see the story come to life.<\/p>\n

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Snowed in with Grandmother Silk<\/u> by Carol Fenner<\/h5>\n

This heartwarming story shows that even two people who are seemingly very different can have more in common than they think. When Ruddy gets snowed in with his grandma, he\u2019s forced to find ways to have fun. This book will teach your kids some important lessons, while giving them some great ideas on how to spend a snowy day!<\/p>\n

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The Snow Walker<\/u> by Margaret K. and Charles M. Wetterer<\/h5>\n

Kids can get a glimpse of history while immersed in a thrilling adventure set in the late 19th<\/sup> century. Based on the real-life Blizzard of 1888, this book tells one of the best snow stories. It’s one of a young boy and his father who venture out into the snow-covered streets of the Bronx to help their neighbors during an epic snowstorm.<\/p>\n

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Mr. Popper\u2019s Penguins<\/u> by Richard and Florence Atwater<\/h5>\n

This beloved children\u2019s book tells the story of an ordinary housepainter who one day finds himself in possession of a penguin, and then another, and then another. As Mr. Popper\u2019s group of penguins grows, so do the hijinks. After your child reads the book, you can cuddle up on the couch together and watch the movie!<\/p>\n

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Older Kids<\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe<\/u> by C.S. Lewis<\/h5>\n

Another story that was immortalized in film, this classic is worth taking the time to read. (The movies are great, too!) The first book in the Chronicles of Narnia series introduces the reader to the magical land of Narnia, where a spell has been cast so that it is \u201calways winter but never Christmas.\u201d Follow the adventures of the Pevensie children as they explore a new world.<\/p>\n

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A Christmas Carol<\/u> by Charles Dickens<\/h5>\n

Little introduction is needed for this Dickens classic that has been told time and time again on stage and screen. But nothing can beat the original! Read all about Ebenezer Scrooge and the three spirits who teach him an important lesson.<\/p>\n

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Explore the entire Kumon Recommended Reading List<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For many of us, the winter season means cold weather. Wind, sleet, snow, ice\u2014we can expect to deal with it all at some point.\u00a0 Whether you enjoy sledding, snowshoeing, or simply building snowmen, there\u2019s plenty of fun to have in the snow. However, there will also be times that you just want to stay warm <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":7414,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[258],"class_list":["post-7412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-reading","tag-bookrecommendations"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\r\nSnow Stories for Snowy Days - Student Resources<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Some of the best snow days are spent reading. 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