Recess at 20 Below

by Cindy Lou Aillaud

Book Overview

How cold does it have to be before Alaskan kids stay inside for recess? For many schools, if it is colder than 20 below zero, they stay indoors; otherwise, it's outside for frosty fun! This is is a photo book with text written from a child's perspective on what kids to during recess at 20 below. We see kids getting ready for recess putting on layers of outdoor clothing, and then somebody has to go to the bathroom! Going sledding, swinging, running...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882406043
• ISBN13: 9780882406046
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 10.4"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Awesome Book!!

I have had the pleasure of growing up in Delta Junction. This book made me think of the many days while in school having that story be so true!!! Great Book!! Im glad Mrs Aillaud did this she is a great teacher, writer and photographer!!!!!

Realistic Recess!

I shared this book with my grandson's second grade class and left it for the students to read during recreational reading. They all wanted a closer look! The colorful photos and snappy text bring this recess experience to life for kids, parents, and grandparents. As a former teacher, I could relate to all the preparation required for sending children outside on a nippy day. It is obvious this author has authentic background as a teacher in Alaska.

A beautiful book

Ms. Aillaud has wriiten a sweet story to go along with her magnificent photographs. I got cold looking at some of them. This book is a must for anyone who loves Alaska, snow, or recess. This little gem will be loved by children and adults alike. All school libraries should have one!!

Cindy Lou Takes You To A Winter Wonderland

The author transports young and old alike to beautiful and snowy Alaska through the eyes of her students. Readers will experience the frost and snow as her students bundle up and frolic in a winter wonderland during their recess. Beautiful images and words abound in this lovely book. It makes me want to be a child again... and hear the crunch of the snow under my feet. This is a great book to share with children of all ages. I highly recommend this book for teachers, parents and children.

Too much fun!!

This book was so much fun to read!! Schools will love showing classes what other kids their own age do for recess. The author uses the greatest quotes from kids to truly capture, in kid friendly language, how the kids do it! We laughed our heads off... froze snot!