The Snowy Nap is part of our Starts With a Story Collection, which includes more than 550 picture book companions based on high quality children’s literature that support you in delivering highly-engaging interactive read alouds with follow up activities. Learn more about this children’s book below! - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
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"The Snowy Nap" by Jan Brett takes readers on a fun winter adventure with Hedgie the hedgehog. As winter approaches, Hedgie becomes tired and decides to hibernate, but when he oversleeps and wakes up in the middle of a snowy wonderland, he realizes he has missed all the fun. Determined to experience the delights of the season, he sets off on a delightful journey, meeting various animals along the way, even inviting him into his human friends home! Through Jan Brett's signature intricate illustrations, the book perfectly captures the magic and beauty of winter, while also teaching valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and making the most of every moment. "The Snowy Nap" is a heartwarming tale that invites readers to savor the joys of winter and the simple pleasures of life.
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Our read aloud lesson plans for this picture book come with reading comprehension questions (with sample student responses), 30 writing prompts, teaching ideas for grammar skills, social emotional learning discussion ideas, and more. Check out our list below to get a sneak peek at some of the skills this resource teaches.
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This book is a must have for your school or classroom library. Your students are going to love completing these activities for the book and you will be impressed with how much they learn. You will want to read this book to your class every year.
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