The Snowy Day, published in 1962, has been a wintertime favorite for more than 50 years. It is the story of a small boy exploring his neighborhood on a snowy day. 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. Enjoy winter storytime online!
Talk!
After listening to the winter storytime online, 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!
Use your Library Card to check out books about winter at any of our locations, or check out winter e-books and audiobooks from OverDrive Kids right to your device! If you have never used OverDrive before, you can learn how to use it for both e-books and audiobooks.
Click on the book covers below to listen to more winter video read aloud stories right now! It’s winter storytime online! Did you like these? You can find more stories at Free Video Read Alouds and enjoy even more themed reading and activity fun at the Library’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home.
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.
Play!
Take a winter walk and read a story as you go! We invite you to visit one of our StoryWalks®. Stroll through a park and read a book displayed in mounted frames. Try skipping. Can you gallop? Explore the Library’s Pinterest Board: Winter or KidLitTV’s Winter Books & Activities.
Join Us for In-Person Storytime!
- Event: Storytime at Fort Ben – Baby & Toddler
- Date & Time: Monday, February 09, 10:30am
- Location: Fort Ben Branch
- Description: Children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for Baby & Toddler Storytime! We will read stories, sing songs, and enjoy a craft.
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Pajama Storytime at Lawrence
- Date & Time: Monday, February 09, 6:30pm
- Location: Lawrence Branch
- Description: Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and fun. Stay after stories are finished for some literacy activities and play time.
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Storytime at Southport – Preschool
- Date & Time: Tuesday, February 10, 10:30am
- Location: Southport Branch
- Description: Preschoolers ages 3 – 5 and an adult are invited for an active class featuring stories, songs and rhymes that focus on early literacy skills and school preparedness.
- No Registration Required.
It’s Cold, But It’s Snow Much Fun! 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.
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.
