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Reading/Language Arts

	When you look carefully at the borders of the book, you will see many wild animals. At the Hunt for Animals Activity Page, read the animal names and decide if that animal can be found within the borders.
	In the the story, Annie leaves corn cakes to entice animals from the forest. Corn cakes are simple to make and bake. Just read and follow the directions on Annie's Favorite Recipe page.
	Jan Brett dedicated this book to her grandmother, Baba. What special name to you have for your grandmother? Look at a list of names and write about the origin of your grandmother's name on the Names For Grandmother Activity Page.
	Rhymes about cats or kittens have been around for a long time. Go to Nursery Rhymes about Cats to enjoy a favorite rhyme.

	How many mittens must a kitten wear to protect all of their paws? The Kittens and Mittens Activity Page has lots of mittens for many kittens.
	Patterns in a series can be tricky to complete. Try your best on the Cones In A Row Activity Page.

 

	Annie encounters a giant moose at the edge of the wood. Did you know that a male moose can weigh over 1,200 pounds and run at speeds as fast as 35 miles per hour? To discover more, go to the Moose Matters Activity Page.
	The story begins with a winter snowstorm. At the Science of Snow site, you will discover important information about snow.
	Do you see the trees around Annie's home on the pages of the book. Coniferous trees stay green when it is cold and snowy. At the Christmas Trees and More site you will learn a lot about conifers.
	Get the answers to many of your questions about snow at the National Snow and Ice Data Center.

	Birds have trouble getting food when the weather is cold. You can help to feed the birds around your home. Make a bird feeder. Follow the easy steps on the Pine Cone Feeder Activity Page.
	The Cold Weather Clothing Activity Page lets you know how to dress when the weather is cold and snowy.
	Be prepared for a winter storm. Owlie explains winter storm terms and has safety tips for you and your parents on the Winter Storms pages.