Wintertime

by Ann Schweninger

A dog family explores the changes that happen in nature during the winter.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

Paperback

First published October 15, 1990

Reviews

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've used Wintertime ~ Let's Look at the Season in my preschool classrooms when working in areas with mild winters. It is a great book to show children how others live where it is colder in the winter to the north of where our classroom was located. In two of these locations we had snow every few years so it gave the children knowledge what to expect when it did snow.

I will never forget one young boy seeing snow for the first time and it was coming down and melting on the ground as soon as it landed. He asked, "Can we go outside now and make a snowman?" Several weeks later we had another snow and it stayed on the ground with the grass still sticking through it and the preschoolers worked very hard for a snowman. It was about twelve inches high and melted by the next day. They were thrilled with the mini snowman. It was such fun for all of them. The came back and wanted to hear this and several other books I had about winter and snow. Books can add so much to a learning experience with open ended questions and enthusiasm when reading repeatedly for preschoolers.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes, I know this is a 1995 copyright, and yes it continues to have value as it very simply tells when Winter begins on December 21st and that the sun rises later and sets earlier on that day. It also covers the holidays in Winter, what some common animals do in winter and even has pictures of eight common animal tracks one can see in the snow. Title would be great for those ages through five years.

[Mellanie C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoughtful look at the season by a reliable author.

[Alicia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the activities that were described (the bird feeder would be neat to make).

[Alice Ball · Rating 3 out of 5]

Feels like a cast of Calico Critters taking a look at the season with crafts and activities included. Very enjoyable though wordy for some young readers.