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Falwell, Cathryn. David's Drawings. New York: Lee & Low Books, 2001.
This book highlights collaboration of classmates and a winter tree.
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This has wonderful illustrations of winter snow from a child's perspective.
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This has great information about the relation of words and pictures.
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This big book has good large photos of a rainy day.
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This is a fun introduction to the weather theme.
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This big book depicts a family through the seasons of the year.
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This book provides in-depth research based reading strategies.
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What is the Weather? Baltimore: Success For All Foundation, 1998.
This big book has great large photos of weather.
Wilson, Karma, and Jane Chapman. Bear Snores On. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2002.
This is a fun book about animals in winter.
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