12 Months of Books Series: February Read-Alouds

Book ideas for the month of February.
Enjoy these 5 read-alouds as you love your family with great books!

Short and Sweet Books



Will Spring Be Early? or Will Spring Be Late? by Crockett Johnson - "...this amusing little tale with the absurd twist at the end will assurdedly tickle the funny bones of all small children - their elders as well." - Chicago Tribune

Valetine's Day Is... by Gal Gibbons - "Valentine's Day is a Celebration of Friendship and Love"...and much more.  Exploring favorite Valentine's tradions.

Little bit longer Books

 

When We Were Very Young by A.A. Milne - "the most memorable poetry and prose in children's literature."

Hymns for a Kids's Heart Volume One by Bobbie Wolgemuth and Joni Eareckson Tada - True stories, prayers and Scripture for 12 classic hymns.

Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder - First in a series not to be missed -family life in the wilderness.

Which books are your favorite family read-alouds?

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January

12 Months of Books Series: January Read-Alouds

Book ideas for the month of January. 
What a wonderful month to snuggle under a blanket with your family to enjoy these 10 read-alouds.

Short and Sweet Books


The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats - A young one's snow adventure.

The Hat by Jan Brett -  Silly animals wearing magnificent hats.

The Snowman by Raymond Briggs - Wordless book for all ages.  "Wonderful winter adventure shared by a little boy and a snowman".

White Snow Bright Snow by Alvin Tresselt - How folks in a small town go about their day in a snow storm.  Delightful picture of a time gone by.

Caps, Hats, Socks and Mittens A Book about the Four Seasons by Lousie Borden - Short reminders about the best things of every season. 

Owl Moon by Jane Yolen - Father child night time adventure.


Short and Sweet Books with Activities



Big Tracks, Little Tracks Following Animal Prints by Millicent E. Selsam - Let's Read and Find Out Science book.

Winter, Exploring Nature Around the Year by David Webster - Winter experiments around the sun, snow, birds, trees/cones/leaves and  creating a nature museum.


Little bit longer Books



Bertam's Trip to the North Pole by Paul T. Gilbert - Adventure story.  This book is out of print - but may be available at a living books library near you.

The Winter at Valley Forge by F. Van Wyck Mason - An incredible look at the ugly, frozen reality the soldiers faced that long winter.  As a family read aloud, in the comforts of your own home, discussion may lean towards sacrifice, honor and human nature.

Do you have any favorite winter read-alouds?

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February