Snowy Day: Stories and Poems by Bauer, Caroline Feller (Editor), And Tomes, Margot

Here is the frosty world of winter in an anthology to match every snowy mood--33 stories and poems by, among others, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Aileen Fisher, Eve Merriam, and Ogden Nash. Also included are special recipes and activities for cold days. A Reading Rainbow Featured Selection.  http://www.fandango.co/readingrainbow:snowydaystoriesandpoems_v253400/summary
Here are things to do on a "snow day" - http://workathomemoms.about.com/od/kidsactivitiesfamilyfun/a/snowdaytodo.htm

I might just have to try this!  
 Edible Snowflakes 

Fold flour tortillas in fourths and use scissors to cut shapes out pf the folds, just like when you cut a paper snowflake, Brush with melted butter. sprinkle on cinnamon sugar and bake at 350 degrees until crispy.Yum!