Over and Under the Snow tells the story of a small girl and her father who are skiing home. Use this beautiful book to look at habitats, camouflage, food and the seasons through artwork, discussion and writing.
What is Over and Under the Snow about?
As a girl and her father pass through the woods, the girl spots lots of creatures that live above the snow – a red squirrel, a great-horned owl, a deer, and a bushy-tailed fox.
Meanwhile, her father tells her about all the creatures that are hidden beneath the snow, in their ‘secret kingdom’ – shrews, deer mice, voles, bullfrogs, beavers, even bears.
Why use it in the classroom?
Over and Under the Snow is a delightful picture book that will entrance your children. Kate Messner’s story offers a perfect way into exploring habitats.
Use the icy illustrations by Christopher Silas Neal – with their subtle colour palette – to inspire your children to create some wonderful wintry art, too.
Sue Cowley is an experienced teacher, author and presenter. Her mini guide, The Seven P’s of Brilliant Voice Usage, is available on Amazon.
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