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• One Cool Friend

  Buzzeo, Toni

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  A tuxedo-clad boy visits the aquarium with his dad and comes home with a real live penguin. The boy and the penguin get into mischief, and are finally caught by the dad. But the ending has a surprise in store for young readers.

• Caterflies and Ice

  Citro, Asia

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  The fourth book in the Zoey and Sassafras series. These books blend STEM concepts and fantasy for young readers.

• Shackleton

  Antarctic Odyssey

  Bertozzi, Nick,

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  Shackleton's story is as good an adventure as it gets. His amazing story of survival against astonishing odds in the Antarctic will make you want to crawl under an extra blanket while you read it.

• Best in Snow

  Sayre, April Pulley,

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  "While the lyrical narrative alone could be read in a minute, the variety, intricacy, and beauty of the photos give viewers many reasons to pause and look closely at each striking image. Sayre has a well-deserved reputation for exceptional nature…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Snowflake Bentley

  Martin, Jacqueline Briggs

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  Okay, I imagine you all know this wonderful little biography about the first man to photograph a snowflake, but how could I leave it off? And if you don't know it, you're in for a treat!

• Tío Time

  McDonald, Kirsten,

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  Part of the Carlos & Carmen beginning readers series. This time the twins' uncle Tío Alex is featured. They have a snowball fight and Tío Alex cooks up a special treat from Mexico.

• Hoot and Peep

  a Song for Snow

  Judge, Lita,

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  "This delightful seasonal read-aloud provides excellent sibling role models while it gently amuses and entrances young listeners." -- School Library Journal

• The Adventures of a South Pole Pig

  a Novel of Snow and Courage

  Kurtz, Chris, 1960-

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  In the spirit of Wilbur from Charlotte's Web and Babe from Babe the gallant pig, plucky Flora is determined to become an explorer, an adventurer, a pig of heroic proportions--if she can avoid becoming bacon for the polar explorers who have included…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Build a Snow Bear

  Pinder, Eric, 1970-

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  " The soft browns of the characters' faces, bear suit, and house interior reflect the warmth permeating the brothers' loving interactions. A pleasant choice for a cozy read..." -- Kirkus

• The Blizzard Disaster

  Kehret, Peg

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  Two children go back in time to research a famous 1940 snowstorm in Minnesota. Peg Kehret weaves another exciting tale for middle graders.

• Diamond Willow

  Frost, Helen, 1949-

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  A beautiful story about a girl living with her family in a remote Alaskan village. The book describes her relationship with her family and its beloved sled dogs. And there's a special message embedded in each page.

• Brian's Winter

  Paulsen, Gary,

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  For those who loved Paulsen's survival classic, Hatchet, this book answers an intriquing question: what if Brian's Hatchet adventure hadn't ended in the summer, and he had had to survive a Canadian winter?

• Breadcrumbs

  Ursu, Anne

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  A fairy tale-based fantasy that's freshly told. Based on Hans Christian Andersen's Snow Queen,a girl enters a fantasy world to rescue her best friend, who has been hurt by a run-in with a magic mirror.

• East

  Pattou, Edith

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  There have been a few novels based on the story "East of the Sun, West of the Moon," and this is one of the best. Told in the voices of several characters, it weaves a wonderful fantasy adventure with an enchanted bear, a spirited heroine, and a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Black Star, Bright Dawn

  O'Dell, Scott, 1898-1989

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  Bright Dawn's father is supposed to run in the Iditarod, a 1,000-mile dogsled race in Alaska. But when he's injured Bright Dawn takes his place. Black Star is the name of her favorite sled dog. Together they face snow, freezing cold, and moose…Read moreRead more of this annotation