About This Book
When Winter Comes is a beautifully rhyming picture book that follows a curious child and their parents as they observe the first snowfall and ponder what happens to various living things during winter. Through engaging questions and gentle answers, the book explores how leaves disappear, ponds freeze, and animals like fish and field mice cope with the cold. It's a wonderful read-aloud that fosters curiosity about nature and the changing seasons, perfect for sparking conversations about adaptation and the natural world.
Rhyming text asks what happens to different animals and plants "when winter comes and the cold wind blows."
Discussion Prompts
1
What are some things you do to get ready for winter?
2
Which animal's winter preparations surprised you the most?
3
What other questions do you have about winter and nature?
4
How do the plants and animals in our own neighborhood prepare for cold weather?
5
What is your favorite thing about winter, and what is your least favorite?
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