I haven’t done a bookshelf post in quite a while. Today I wanted to share with you a winter tale that we enjoy. A Silly Snowy Day by Michael Coleman and illustrated by Gwyneth Williamson. We get a kick out of this book. A curious tortoise named Shelley desperately wants to stay awake instead of hibernating with her parents. Shelley wants to see what winter is like. Everyone Shelley comes across seems to think that a tortoise out in winter is absolutely “ridiculous!” Poor Shelley starts to feel a little down and she then starts to believe that maybe it is like everyone said…ridiculous.
Things take a quick turn for Shelley and she has a wonderful winter adventure. When she makes it back to her home after quite a ride, she realizes she’s right where she belongs…but is thrilled to have experienced winter. It’s a really cute story. Williamson’s illustrations are fantastic. She captures some great expressions in the animals’ faces. Go cozy up to the fire with your little ones and enjoy.
I will have to get this one! We love A Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. It really captures how magical snow is to children. Definitely a must for New England winters!
We love this book too! I actually just checked it out from the library last week!
This sounds so cute! I will have to remember to read it to my future child(ren)!
We’re always looking for new books, and this is one we don’t have. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Looks like a great one!
Great post I will have to find that book for my little ones!
You just made my son jump up as he was looking at the computer and said ‘We ahve that book!’
I love books and love that my kids love them too. My mom takes beautiful picture books out of the library for my daughter and I am sending her this one to add to her list!
Why don’t I have this book?! Thanks for sharing. Obviously I need to go order it on amazon asap! Happy Thursday!
Oh I love book recommendations! We are making a library run this week so I’ll have to see if they have it!
What a cute book! My nephews would love it!
We love books in our family! We don’t have this one, we will have to check it out!
Looks like such a cute book!! I will have to check it out, I’m sure LIvvy and Jack would love it!!
Oh, I need to check this book out! Sounds so cute. My girls could have me read them 42 books a night if I’d let them. I bet they’d love this one. 🙂
This book sounds wonderful!! I need to get it. Thanks so much for a great suggestion.
Aw, I’ve never heard of this book but it sounds adorable. I’m always looking for good books to add to our collection, thanks for the recommendation!
I just blogged about this book last week! It is a cute book and great for this time of year.
I used to read this to my first graders, I should go dig it out for my kids.