We hope you are enjoying the book “When the Trees Crackle with Cold: A Cree Calendar” by Bernice Johnson-Laxdal and Miriam Körner. For sharing any book together, asking questions helps us experience the story and learn together! Try asking these questions as you look at each page of this book. These questions were created in collaboration with Bernice and Miriam.
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January
How does the wood protect the family from the cold?
What is the bear doing in the picture?
February
Would you like to go on a dog sled ride and why?
Where do eagles go in winter?
March
What are some other signs of spring?
What are some ways that you help in your family?
April
What other animals live in a slough?
What do you think the family will plant when the garden is prepared?
May
What kind of fish do you think the family will catch?
What would you take with you to go fishing?
June
What bird do you see in the picture?
What other birds do you know?
July
Do you remember how the family caught the fish?
What are some other things that you can cook outdoors?
August
What berries do you like to pick?
In the picture, what else is eating the berries?
September
Who does the bull moose call to?
What would you take with you on a hunting trip?
October
Once the cranberries are canned, how will the family use them?
Have you eaten canned cranberries?
November
How many points do the snowflakes have in the picture?
By looking at the picture, how can you tell it is winter time?
December
What is your favourite thing to do outside in winter?
Where do you think the fox is going?