What a wild ride we’ve had with weather! Snow, sleet, freezing rain, ice — did I just move to the North Pole? By the time this column is published, we should be back to a more typical Northwest weather pattern, which means plenty of rain and temperatures in the 40s.
At one point during the snowstorm, I saw snowflakes the size of silver dollars. While I didn’t run outside to make snow angels, I did remember what it’s like to be a kid during a snowfall. It’s a magical feeling that every kid wishes would last forever. With that in mind, I want today’s reading suggestions to keep that magic alive for kids and kids at heart.
Little ones always have questions, and I’ll bet the recent winter storm produced a series of weather-related what, why and how questions. What causes snow? Why does rain freeze? How do I tell what kind of animals are making tracks in the snow? What is it like to be an ice road trucker? Inquiring minds want to know!
I hope you enjoy sharing these snow-and-ice-themed books with your family. ’Tis the winter season, so we might as well embrace Mother Nature’s unpredictable temperament before the vernal equinox commences. In the lead up to spring, my advice is to keep warm, stay safe and check out books from the library. After all, reading is an all season event.
