

Hockey (or even just skating) is very active and a great way to burn some energy. The fear of hockey pucks leads the family to an interesting discovery - a resourceful way to keep Skits away from the garbage can!Īs the long winter months approach, it's going to be difficult to keep kids busy and active! This book provides just one suggestion of an activity that will get out some energy. Even though he is rescued, Skits is now fearful of hockey pucks, as the hockey puck is what ultimately led him towards the thin ice and danger.
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Despite the safety prep talk, Skits heads to close to the stream and the thin ice, facing danger as the ice begins to crack beneath him. While out being active during the wintertime, the group decides to play a game of hockey on a local lake. Skits, Martha's much-loved dog heads out for a winter adventure with Martha and her friends. Discuss with your child what is happening and the reasons for that observation. Put some on the stove and turn a burner on low. Bring some in the house and leave it on the counter.

Older children will enjoy the humor provided throughout the story. This book is great for a variety of age ranges - the youngest of children (~3's) would be able to possibly make the connection that the snowman is melting because he's indoors where it is too warm for snow to stay snow. When the children find that laying in the hallway in the middle of the night or come morning, they're sure to be a bit startled! Again, he notices that drastic discovery, and before long, all that's left of the snowman is his hat, scarf and jacket. As the night goes on, his determination to scare the children builds and sets forth from the freezer to doing some scaring. Determined to scare the children, the snowman sneaks into the house to make a drastic discovery and quickly hides in the freezer. As the snowman watches from outside in the storm, he becomes angry and seeks revenge. But, as the frigid weather reaches their bones, the children head inside out of the storm to warm up with Mom's hot chocolate and then some playing with toys. Once outdoors, they quickly set to work building a snowman. at least if you have snow in your area and could have some snowman fun!Ī snow day leads the children of the family to head outside and brave the elements. I am an Amazon Affiliate, so any purchases you make after clicking these images will result in my receiving a small percentage of the sale price!Īnother great choice for a winter break read.

If you're interested in finding out more information about any of the books reviewed or if you'd like to purchase the books, click the cover image for a link to. There are crafts, recipes and activities that can be explored to gain an understanding of this cultural celebration!

the celebration of Hanukkah began on December 20 - share the celebration with your children! Christmas isn't the only holiday currently being celebrated.
