Snowed Under and Other Christmas Confusions 

by Serge Bloch

Summary: A snow storm the day before Christmas causes a boy many worries, which are not helped by such confusing phrases as: "Don't be a wet blanket" and "That's the way the cookie crumbles."

This is a terrific book for discussing idioms and figures of speech. The story’s light humor makes it a fun read aloud whether it is used as a teaching tool or not. Children who enjoy this holiday treat may enjoy Michael Dahl’s Monster Street series, Tedd Arnold’s Parts series or Amelia Parrish’s Amelia Bedelia series. 

Interest Level: grades k-3

Reading Level: grade 3

Librarianjk recommends Parts

Parts

by Tedd Arnold

Summary: A five-year-old boy thinks his body is falling apart until he learns new teeth grow and hair and skin replace themselves.

This book is not for the easily grossed out! I recommend this book to the reluctant readers or listeners with a certain sense of humor who think that books are not cool. This book has sequels.

Inerest Level: ages 2-4, grades K-3
Reading  Level: grade 3