The Snowy Day, published in 1962, has been a wintertime favorite now for more than 50 years. It is the story of a small boy exploring his neighborhood on a snowy day. He sees all of his familiar landmarks covered in a thick blanket of snow. He puts on a warm snowsuit, he makes snowballs, he builds a snowman, he listens to his boots crunch in the snow, he slides down a big pile of wonderful snow, and follows it all with a warm bath before putting his snow day to bed. The story captures all the wonderful things experienced with all five senses when we wake up to a snow-covered morning. In the city, in the country, on a school day, or a snow day-off day, fresh snow is a thrilling experience!
You can listen right now to this animated version of The Snow Day expertly and wonderfully read aloud by composer, poet, and artist, Napoleon Maddox. You can learn more about this storytime classic in A Poem for Peter: the Story of Ezra Jack Keats and the Creation of the Snow Day.
Talk!
After listening to the story, talk about some of the things that happened in it.
- When Peter went out into the snow, what were some of the things he did to have fun?
- What happened to the snowball that Peter put in his pocket to save for the next day?
- When Peter went to sleep, what did he dream? Did his dream come true?
- If there was a snow storm here, what would you like to do?
Read!
Click on one of the book covers below and listen to more winter stories read aloud.
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Use your indyPL Library Card to check out books about Winter at any of our locations, or check out e-books and e-audiobooks from home right to your device. If you have never used Axis 360 or OverDrive before, you can learn how to use them for both e-books and audiobooks.
- e-Books and audiobooks about Winter from Axis 360 Kids
- e-Books and audiobooks about Winter from OverDrive Kids
Need help? Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text, or email Ask-a-Librarian. The Tinker Station helpline at (317) 275-4500 is also available. It is staffed by device experts who can answer questions about how to read, watch and listen on a PC, tablet or phone.
Sing!
Enjoy this sing along from Laurie Berkner. Use her pattern to make a monster mask to sing and play along! "I'm the biggest monster that you've every seen! My eyes are yellow and my teeth are green!"
Write!
Find some crayons or makers to color a picture, practice writing the letters, or see if you can follow your way through a maze without getting stuck.
- Printable: Fancy Nancy Splendid Snowman
- Printable: The Snowy Day
- Printable: The Snowy Day Activity Kit
- Printable: Snowflake Drawing Activity
- Printable: Frozen Maze
Play!
Take a winter walk and read a story as you go! We invite you to visit StoryWalk® in Ruckle Street Park at 3025 Ruckle Street. Stroll through the park and read a book displayed in mounted frames. Or Skip. Or gallop!
- IndyPL Pinterest Board: Winter - lots of ideas for crafts and activities!
It's Cold, But It's Snow Much Fun! 26 Winter Favorites for Kids
It's true, there's no day like a snow day! Go out and play, and then cuddle up with some hot chocolate and a stack of these favorite winter tales. #indyplkids
I Like the Snow
Everything interesting and fun about winter explained@!
Snow Days
Snow angels, skating, fort-building, and snowballs, this book is about the freedom and fun of snow days, when routines are temporarily abandoned for some winter magic!
A Thing Called Snow
Fox and Hare set out to find out what snow is!