Over in the Arctic: Where the Cold Winds Blow

By Marianne Berkes

Book Overview

Howl with a wolf. Honk with a snow goose. Count your way through a frosty world of wonder in this interactive Arctic adventure--where learning feels like play and every page invites discovery.

Over in the Arctic takes young readers on a rhythmic journey through the frozen North, introducing real Arctic animals through playful rhyme and movement. Set to the tune of "Over in the Meadow," this engaging picture book encourages children to sing, count, and act along as they meet snowy owls, walruses, Arctic foxes, and more.

With richly textured cut-paper collage illustrations by Jill Dubin and verses by award-winning educator Marianne Berkes, each page invites kids to mimic animal sounds and spot hidden wildlife. The result is an immersive read-aloud that builds early math skills, inspires environmental curiosity, and sparks joyful participation.

Loved by teachers and parents alike, this book is ideal for preschool and kindergarten classrooms, winter-themed reading, and STEM-based learning. It includes music, hidden pictures, and backmatter filled with Arctic facts and art ideas to extend the fun and learning.

Perfect for:

Preschool read-alouds and nature-themed story timesTeaching counting, animal recognition, and movementParents and educators seeking interactive STEM picture booksFans of Over in the Ocean and nature-based rhyme books

A delightful blend of music, learning, and Arctic magic--Over in the Arctic is a winter favorite you'll return to again and again.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1584691093
• ISBN13: 9781584691099
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Dawn Publications
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 3 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2