This year I’m continuing my monthly kidlit book reviews. Each month I will spread a little love for some lovely books. Usually, they will come out on the first Thursday of the month, but between holiday craziness and being on deadline, I’m already a little behind. Such is the writing life.
It’s sleeting out here on the prairies today. And as much as I want to pout and stomp my feet because I do. not. like. cold, I think I have to admit defeat. So this month for my Kidlit Karma books reviews, I’m sharing winter picture books with STEM content. Because books make everything better.
Science: Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal
I have recommended Over and Under the Snow before, but it’s worth reviewing again. Children love being let in on a secret and here the secret is hiding right under the snow beneath their boots. I love the way this book weaves together a sweet story of a child with STEM facts about animals in winter.
Make sure to check out the other books in the series like Up in the Garden, Down in the Dirt and Over and Under the Pond.
Over and Under the Snow on Indiebound
Science: Best in Snow by April Pulley Sayre
The simple, lyrical text makes this story a good choice for even the youngest preschool scientists, but the beefy backmatter make this a good choice for older child scientists, too. The beautiful photograph illustrations invite reads to observe nature in great detail (without leaving the warmth).
Be sure to check out other books in the series like Full of Fall and Raindrops Roll.
Science: The Story of Snow by Mark Cassino with Jon Nelson, PhD
This book is a delightfully detailed look at snow. How snow forms, the shapes it takes, and how you can observe them. Photographs show real snowflakes in sparkling detail.
The Story of Snow on Indiebound
Math: 100 Snowmen by Jen Arena and Stephen Gilpin
This playful romp features 100 snowmen playing as only snowmen can. Count the snowman and add them up until you get to 100.
You can find more book reviews on my book review page.
