Children's Book of the Week

How great is the snow? How great it is to sledge down a giant hill, with the thrill of feeling out of control and alive?

This is what Die Schlittenfahrt is all about (is it just me that has a little guffaw everytime I see the word fahrt? That's a yes then...) And it is all in rhyme so contains a lovely rhythm to this snowy tale. But there is a reluctant father in this case – until he himself remembers how much fun it is in the snow – and then takes over. Suddenly the parents are having the good time, leaving their kids behind! Just a little reminder that playing with children can always be great fun for parents too once they throw their hearts into it J

Words and phrases from Die Schlittenfahrt:

Schlittenfahrt – sleigh ride

Was ist denn los – what’s going on?

bloßen Füben – bare feet

Allmählich – gradually

Spaß – fun

Pardauz – whoops!

Drücken – to press

die Daumen drücken – fingers crossed

Words and phrases from last week:

Klasse! - cool!

Aber..da is ja gar nichts drin - but there is nothing inside

Total nützlich - totally useful

Je nachdem - it depends

Dinge - things/stuff

Du kannst fahren - you can travel

Die Sonne scheint - the sun is shining

Abspringen - to jump

Das Flugzeug - the aeroplane

Wahnsinn! - Amazing!

Geburtstagsgeschenk - birthday present