shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com December 20, 2016 • Page 9 The Bookworm ... For Kids Area Schools Excel In NSAA Contest A Wintry Book For Small Kids “Winter, Winter, Cold and Snow” by Sharon Gibson Palermo, illustrated by Christina Song; © 2016, Sleeping Bear Press. 24 pages ——— BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER There’s something hiding in your front yard. Or it might be in the park down the street, or in the neighbor’s fields. You don’t have to be afraid; the thing that’s hiding has been there for awhile, and it’s not at all scary. It’s hiding because it’s “Winter, Winter, Cold and Snow,” as you’ll see in the new book by Sharon Gibson Palermo, illustrated by Christina Song. The snow has fallen and it’s quiet in the forest. You can almost hear a snowflake drop and no one is out except Chickadee. She knows its winter, and she knows that Bear is asleep beneath the drifts. Bear “might wake up when the sun shines …” Yes, Bear gets up and stretches. She knows its cold, just as she knows that Beaver is trying hard to keep warm beneath the ice. Beaver has a lodge over the water that’s filled with mud and twigs, which keeps it warm inside all winter long. Beaver built the lodge himself. Beaver comes out to look around, and he sees Deer. He knows Deer very well; he knows that Deer is aware of everything that surrounds him. For Deer, it’s dinnertime and he’s eating from the trees that are covered in snow. When dinner’s done, Deer knows Rabbit is nearby but he has to look hard. Rabbit is white, almost as white as the snow that’s around them both. All Deer can see are black eyes, pink ears, and a wiggly pink nose because Rabbit doesn’t move, and he doesn’t make a sound. That’s because Rabbit knows Wolf, and Wolf is hungry, too. He’s not paying much attention to Rabbit, though; Wolf is looking for mice and so is Owl. All winter long, they both have to hunt for their supper, and that can take awhile. But in the meantime, it’s quiet in the forest. Some animals are asleep, while some are awake but watching. But will Chickadee change everything? Remember that “long winter’s nap” that Clement Moore promised us? There may be times when it’s hard to get your toddler to take even a short afternoon one, but “Winter, Winter, Cold and Snow” might help. Beginning with a song from a little bird and a rhyme that’s quiet as a midnight snowfall, author Sharon Gibson Palermo brings the energy level down several notches in this book. Yep, it’s a sleepy one; with half the forest animals snoozing and the rest silently keeping watch, there’s nothing here to stimulate or excite a child whose bedtime has arrived. The tale continues with many creatures and a rhyme that’s spare but a cadence that soothes. Add in pages of very simple patchwork-like illustrations by Christina Song, and you’ve got a book that will put your kids right to sleep, in the best way possible. Meant for the littlest readers ages 2 months to 4 years old, this might be a great book for harried parents in need of help with bedtime. They might want “Winter, Winter, Cold and Snow” at the front of their bookcase. Vermillion Shakespeare Festival To Present Comedy VERMILLION — Next summer, the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival (SDSF) has announced it will present Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” June 8-11 in Vermillion’s Prentis Park. In this early play, Shakespeare double downs on comedy as he deals us not only one but two sets of identical twins. As the two heroes travel to the town of Ephesus in search of their long-lost twins, they are mistaken along the way by citizens who seem to know them. As the two strangers become entangled in bad debts, troubled marriages, tawdry affairs and even a visit from a witch doctor, Shakespeare ups the ante with slapstick, shtick and plenty of verbal banter, serving up a true “comedy of errors.” The production will feature an all-star artistic team of seasoned professionals hired from competitive national and regional markets, combined with younger professionals drawn from USD’s Theatre program. Beyond the summer production, the SDSF will launch their second biennial school tour in fall 2017, and will continue to grow their education and outreach programming, engaging youth and adults from across the state with the wonders of Shakespeare. Current educational partners include Vermillion’s SESDAC, Sanford Senior Care Center, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, the National Music Museum, Flandreau Indian School, Wagner Public School and Wausa, Hartington-Newcastle and Niobrara all won honors at the Nebraska state one-act play contest, held at the Johnny Carson Theater in Norfolk, Nebraska. • In Class D1, Wausa won first place — and its 10th consecutive state crown — with its production of “The Passion, As Told By The Other Side.” Wausa collected 180 points, while runner-up Osceola had 170. In addition, Gaige Hegge of Wausa won the Outstanding Male Performer Award. Wausa has won five consecutive Class D1 state championships, preceded by five straight D2 state titles, according to the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) website. • In Class C2, Hartington-Newcastle won second place with “Man of La Mancha.” The cast finished with 173 points, just behind champion Pawnee City with 174. Hartington or Hartington-Newcastle has finished as the state champion or runner-up the last six years. Hartington-Newcastle was the Class C2 state champion in 2015 and the Class C1 state champion in 2014 Hartington won the Class C2 championship in 2011, 2012 and 2013. • In Class D2, Niobrara won third place with 168 points with “You Should Never Eat Your Heroes.” In addition, Nate Sandoz of Niobrara won the “Outstanding Male Performer” award. Hyannis won first place with 173 points, while Leigh was awarded second with 168, according to the NSAA website. Christmas Sweater Extravaganza Set In the spirit of holiday fun, the Yankton Community Library, 515 Walnut Street, is hosting a Holiday Sweater Extravaganza because, who doesn’t love holiday sweaters? On Dec. 22, join in the fun by wearing your favorite holiday sweater. You’ll want to check out the staff’s sweaters either in person or on Facebook. Just log into Facebook and search Yankton Community Library. Library Announces Holiday Hours The Yankton Community Library will close at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, and reopen Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 9 a.m. for the Christmas holiday. The library will close on Saturday, Dec. 31, at 5 p.m. and reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 9 a.m. For further information, call the library at 668-5275. DON’T GET LEFT One hundred ditional 200 youth and adults. percent of responding patrons rated their SDSF experiences at a ‘5’ on a scale of OUT IN THEfrom patrons include “great1-5. COLD Comments actors,” “rare experience” and “fun and critical background-building experience for WIHTOUT AIn keeping with their missionmy CAR... of students!” the Minnehaha Youth Detention Center. The South Dakota Shakespeare Festival (SDSF) is a professional non-profit theatre company, supported in collaboration with USD’s College of Fine Arts and Department of Theatre. The mission of the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival is to increase the cultural, artistic and educational offerings of the state of South Dakota and surrounding regions through professional Shakespeare performances and arts education events delivered in a lively and accessible format. The SDSF recently incorporated as a nonprofit entity in the state of South Dakota, applied for their federal 501(c)3 status and have assembled a board of directors comprised of community members from Vermillion and surrounding areas throughout southeast South Dakota, to support, guide and implement their mission and vision. Under the leadership of the Board, alongside Managing Artistic Director Chaya Gordon-Bland, and Scott Mollman, Director of Operations and Production, the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival seeks to fulfill an important cultural and educational need throughout the state and Great Plains Region. 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