Sledding

by Elizabeth Winthrop

Two young sledders bundle into their winter clothes and go down a snowy hill in a wild, whirling ride.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction

30 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

ELIZABETH WINTHROP ALSOP (www.elizabethwinthropalsop.com), is the author of over sixty works of fiction for all ages, including ISLAND JUSTICE and IN MY MOTHER'S HOUSE, both available as e-books.

DAUGHTER OF SPIES: Wartime Secrets, Family Lies, her memoir about her parents' love affair during World War II and her own childhood in 1950s Washington as the daughter of a famous journalist, will be published October 25, 2022 by Regal House.

Her short story, The Golden Darters, was selected by Best American Short Stories by Robert Stone and was recently read on SELECTED SHORTS by the renowned actress, Ann Dowd. She is the author of the memoir piece, Don't Knock Unless You're Bleeding; Growing Up in Cold War Washington.The daughter of Stewart Alsop, the political journalist, she divides her time between New York City and the Berkshires.

Her historical novel, COUNTING ON GRACE was chosen as a Notable Book of the Year by the American Library Association, the National Council of Social Studies, the International Reading Association and the Children’s Book Council among others. The novel has also been nominated for state book awards in Vermont, Virginia, Kentucky, Kansas, Missouri,Indiana, Hawaii and Arizona.

THE CASTLE IN THE ATTIC and its sequel, THE BATTLE FOR THE CASTLE, were nominated for twenty-three state book awards and are considered children’s fantasy classics.

Her popular picture books include DUMPY LA RUE, SHOES,DOG SHOW, SQUASHED IN THE MIDDLE and most recently, THE FIRST CHRISTMAS STOCKING and THE BIGGEST PARADE. Two of her recent books for older children are THE RED-HOT RATTOONS, a comic fantasy novel and DEAR MR. PRESIDENT, Letters from a Milltown Girl, a work of historical fiction set in western Massachusetts.

For more information, www.elizabethwinthrop.com

Reviews

[Emily Kinsman · Rating 5 out of 5]

12/1
Fiction
Pre K-K
This book about snow and sledding was one I remember from my very early childhood. The simplicity and the little amount of words made it enjoyable to just look at and relate to the pictures of the children sledding.

[E & E’s Mama · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two kids get ready for a day of sledding on a snowy day

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two young children excitedly struggle into their outdoor winter clothes so they can go sledding in the deep snow. Their full-of-adventure slide down the hill will have the reader holding onto every word. Great illustrations.

[Tatiana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sledding by Elizabeth Winthrop is cute read-aloud selection for wintertime. The story is about a boy and girl getting all bundled up to go outside and play in the snow. (It was a good refresher for the first graders on how they bundle up to go out for recess when there is snow on the playground.)

There isn't much text, but the illustrations are comical and students find them entertaining. I used predicting cues throughout, from looking at the cover to making a prediction about what would happen once the kids got outside. It's really just a fun book to read and get the students settled into school in the morning.

[Erin Buhr · Rating 3 out of 5]

A perfect introduction for young children to the delights of sledding. Winthrop captures the lengthy and tiring process of getting into winter outdoor gear before launching into the joyful ride down the hill. Short, rhythmic language. Lumpy, expressive illustrations. Fun for reading aloud before you head out for your own snowy adventures.

[Gail Gauthier · Rating 4 out of 5]

"...a story in verse about the incredible effort it takes to get ready to go sledding. And then once you get out there..."

Excerpt from Original Content.

[kassandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute winter tale, but not amazing.

[Dara Potvin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read this for the children in my preschool class and they loved it.

[Kest Schwartzman · Rating 1 out of 5]

How can a kid's book make sledding seem like a chore? I'm hiding this before the nephew gets a chance to glimpse this terrible influence.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute!

[Erin · Rating 2 out of 5]

A little outdated. Okay for toddler storytime.