It is never too early, or too late, to encourage a child to read. With the chill(寒冷) of winter upon us, the following is a list of wonderful stories with winter and or snow themes.
Waiting for Winter
It was written by Sebastian Meschenmoser. A little squirrel(松鼠), who has never seen snow, is determined that he will not miss it this year. He gets the help of his good friends, a bear and a hedgehog, trying to stay awake until they can all see the first snowfall of winter. This book is a wonderful story to read aloud to young children or for older children to read by themselves.
The Snowy Day
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats is a short read, but since its first publication it has been loved by millions. It tells about a beautiful story about the magic and possibility of the first snowfall of winter, which appeals to young and older children.
The Polar Express
Popularized by the 2004 Warner Brothers all-digital film, The Polar Express was first published in 1985. The hero of this story is a boy who is given the opportunity to receive a gift from Santa himself. A magical train appears outside his bedroom window, taking him away on a fantastic journey to the North Pole.
Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree
It was written by Robert E. Barry. Mr Willowby orders a lovely new Christmas tree, and when it is delivered to his home he finds it far too tall. He has the top of the tree cut off in order to make it just the right height. This book follows the treetop on its journey through the forest, where it brings the joy of the holidays for some woodland creatures. This book teaches us a valuable lesson about the joy of giving, and happiness that it can bring to the hearts of recipients(接受者).
Waiting for Winter and The Snowy Day are similar in that ________.

A．they are intended for older children and adults

B．they are centered around the first snowfall of winter

C．they are short novels and are loved by millions

D．they are fairy tales about talking animals

Which of the following was made into a popular film?

A．Waiting for Winter	B．The Snowy Day
C．The polar Express	D．Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree

What can we learn about Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree?

A．it tells us giving can bring pleasure for us.

B．it was written by Sebastian Meschenmoser.

C．it tells about a boy’s journey through the forest.

D．it tells us Mr Willowby received a magic gift from Santa.