, […] books. This is a wonderful story with beautiful illustrations to match. Thank you for this resource!! Manatee Winter, by Kathleen Wiedner Zoehfeld. (You can almost never go wrong with Pebble Plus books!). I’d have preferred more realistic illustrations to go with the factual information. This very simple book would make a nice introduction to a hibernation unit. I only wish it was a little shorter, as its length may test your preschooler’s patience. Subscribing to our email newsletter is completely free. This is set 34, bringing us to a total of 140 free books! The animals run away when the bear growls, but as it turns out he’s just looking for berries to eat. Groundhog Stays Up Late. Students will understand hibernation versus migration as strategies for surviving winter. In this book, Baby Bear can’t sleep and wants all kinds of things. How long does their journey take? Your students will enjoy learning all kinds of fun animal facts with this unit! I held off on reading it because I wasn’t sure it would keep my Three’s attention. We liked the map at the end of the book, showing the migration routes of swallows all over the world. Animals, such as chipmunks, woodchucks, and bats, sleep so deeply that they appear to be dead. Learn the most important writing skills to teach to 2nd & 3rd graders in this free 5-day series! Time to Sleep (Hardcover) by Denise Fleming (Goodreads Author) (shelved 21 times as hibernation) … “Wake Up and Learn About Hibernation” makes a perfect foundation to hibernation studies — and it’s free! ART: Print off the free pattern to make a paper bag skunk. Further Investigation. I love this simple book about a father and son humpback whale beginning their migration. Our kids are always curious about where animals go in the winter. Discover new children's books on Epic. I thought by the title of this book that this would be deemed “boring” immediately, but it has stunning paintings with simple questions and rhyming answers on the next page. Join our email list and get this sample pack of time-saving resources from our membership site! Books About Hibernation and Migration. It’s time for another set of free sight word books! The other animals tease, but quickly find their way to his home when the winter weather is too cold. When winter rolls in, temperatures drop and food becomes scarce. Discover the essential reading comprehension strategies for 2nd & 3rd grade and how to teach them! This fiction book shows all the hibernating animals boarding a train so they can begin their long winter's sleep. This week I’m sharing a list of titles that might work a little better for preschool or even elementary school-age kids. Why do Bears Sleep All Winter? Required fields are marked *. Admit it, even us parents want to know the answer to that one ;). Thank you for this list! Welcome to Mommyhood: If I could go back and buy a different resource it would be this one. Other ani… The first time I attempted this one my Three resisted. Lets start with books! This is part of a Winter + Holiday Children Story Books Series on The Jenny Evolution. My Three really liked this book, but it bored me. This is a good one to read after reading many simpler books, as the poetry and imagery could be boring for children unfamiliar with the topic. I love the pictures and the simple text! This book is a really interesting look at where insects go during the winter… ladybugs huddle, monarch butterflies migrate, the mourning cloak butterfly hides under the bark of a tree, etc. This post contains affiliate links. Hibernation Books . I do think it out of place that the animals wear clothes and sleep in beds. 9. Your kids will love this one! Cute story! What do you think the loud noise is? Uh-oh, the baby manatee is lost!” etc. These two books focus mainly on animals who adapt to the winter weather. And the text shares some wonderful details about hibernating animals. This is a very simple board book about a bear dreaming during his hibernation sleep. But pretty soon, everyone is snuggled under blankets and ready to sleep. What will they find there? All of the children enjoyed pretending to be animals that migrate and “traveled” throughout the playground to find a warmer climate. Hibernation Station, by Michelle, Meadows. It seems that so many of our book lists and library check-outs begin with a question. So many of my book ideas for teaching come from you. Mouse is storing food, Duck is flying south, and Frog and Mole are finding warm places to sleep. Many of the activities feature winter animals that hibernate, migrate, or adapt. I bought this book for an 8 year old kid, and the information is very scientific but explained in a very simple language. 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