Hello Everyone!
I recently visited and became a member of The New York Public Library branch near where I live. I'm so excited to share with you the many books that I found! Since it's till January, I wanted to keep on the subject of snow and ice. I know, you're probably very sick of it at this point. I do love snuggling up in sweaters and blankets on the weekends! Cooking is fun too, it keeps me warm! I guess you just have to find the good things about this cold weather!
One book in particular that I found of interest was a book titled Snow Sounds, by David A. Johnson. I would recommend this book from babies to students learning about the term onomatopoeia. This story gives students the ability to understand that words that imitate sounds, objects or actions they refer to are called onomatopoeia. I think this term looks scary to some who fear the six syllable word. Snow is a great example for this lesson! Words in the book like Crinkle, Hush, Swoosh, Slush, Crash, and Clank are all associated with this term.
The illustrations are very calming and pleasing to the eye. Here is also a small clips you could show children about this funny word. So just enjoy these last couple months of snow. Before you know it it will be 100 degrees. I guess we always want what we don't have! Here's the slushy streets of New York City. Beep! Beep!
Onomatopoeia Song:
http://youtu.be/f1b5kCvVBo8
