MAPLE SYRUP READS

MAPLE SYRUP READS

The weather has not been the most cooperative for maple syrup makers this year here in Ohio. (I am still hoping that we will have a few days of decent tapping for our own family use.) However, large scale operations around the state are still offering tours and boil down days, so I decided to still post resources if you are heading off to one of the tours or if you just want to sit down with your kiddos, enjoy maple syrup smothered pancakes and read where it comes from.

Picture Books-

Sugar on Snow by Nan Parson Rossiter - The story of a family's maple syrup making. Beautiful illustrations.

Bear Goes Sugaring by Maxwell Eaton III- Lots of great info including some of the science behind the process told in a cartoon format.

Chapter Books - Great for Read Aloud or Upper Elementary and Above-

Your Truly by Heather Vogel Frederick- The second in the Pumpkin Falls Mystery series. Combination of syrup making and Underground Railroad. Great read!

Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorensen - A family's journey to help their father who is struggling with PTSD begin a new start. Very good and moving!

High School/Adult - For Those Interested in the Science and Process of Making Maple Syrup-

Maple Syrup:An Introduction to the Science of a Forest Treasure by Mike Rechlin

HEADS UP- The author does come at things from an evolutionary mindset. There is not a lot of reference to it in the book.

ALONGSIDE ACTIVITIES- Go on a tour of the process of making maple syrup at a local sugar shack.

- Sample real maple syrup. Be aware that there are different grades! I will include a picture showing some of the grades for reference.The first run is typically the best and often times unavailable for purchase!