Hi, Friends! The winter season officially begins on Sunday, December 21st. We’ve put together a list of winter-themed picture books. Grab a cup of warm cocoa, relax, and read!
All descriptions are provided by the publisher.
The Winter Bird by Kate Banks
“Forest animals help an injured nightingale survive the winter in a comforting story of friendship and resilience, lyrically told and gorgeously illustrated. As the days grow shorter and the air becomes colder, the spring birds fly south for winter–all except for a nightingale with a broken wing. Unable to fly, the nightingale worries about how to prepare for weather it’s never had to experience before. Luckily, the forest animals who are used to frosty conditions help the nightingale navigate the cold as its wing heals. Though the unfamiliar season proves challenging, and even a little scary at times, the nightingale discovers there’s beauty to be found in even the harshest weather–and with that comes newfound gratitude for the return of spring. Kate Banks weaves a story of perseverance and kindness, brought beautifully to life by Suzie Mason’s stunning artwork.”
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Maisy’s Snow Day by Lucy Cousins
“One day, Maisy wakes up to a wonderful surprise: it’s snowing! After putting on her coat, scarf, and gloves, she heads outside, where everything looks beautiful, covered in snow, even if it’s cold. Brrr! In the park, Eddie and Cyril are catching snowflakes on their tongues, while Charley and Tallulah throw snowballs. Maisy joins in the fun, and soon she and her friends are building a snowman and sledding down a hill. Yippee! When it gets too cold, the whole crew returns inside for hot cocoa and a snuggle. Warm and delightful, this First experiences book captures the joys of a snowy day spent with friends.”
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Wintergarden by Janet Fox
“Growing and harvesting an herb garden can be fun and oh so satisfying–even in the dead of winter.”
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Wonder & Awe by Annie Herzig
“After befriending a snowy friend, whom she names Wonder, a young girl’s sense of awe comes alive as she rediscovers the world through her new friend’s eyes.”
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Snow Days by Deborah Kerbel & Miki Sato
“Rhyming couplets celebrate the varied aspects of snow from a preschooler’s perspective. Mixed-media collage art shows small children engaging in a range of winter activities, including skating, throwing snowballs, and making snow angels. A final page shares age-appropriate information about snow.”
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Stopping by Jungle on a Snowy Evening by Richard Morris
“A clever twist on Robert Frost’s classic poem where a little boy riding a hippo gets into quite an argument with the bard over what would be a far more interesting plot to the poem.”
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I Don’t Want to Hibernate by Anna Ouchychy
“As snow gently blankets the land, the Groundhogs prepare for their long, snuggly hibernation. But little Tess is wide awake. Tess’s parents try everything to get her to sleep, but she knows every trick in the book. When Mommy and Daddy fall asleep without her, will Tess be able to stay up all winter? Or will she snore her way through Groundhog Day?”
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Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak
“In a simple, cheerful conversation with nature, two young children witness how the season changes from autumn to winter.”
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Brave Little Bear by Steve Small
“When a winter storm separates timid Arlo from his family, he refuses to let fear thwart him from reuniting with his mother and sister.”
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A Cozy Winter Day by Elizabeth Wheeler
“A community of forest animals celebrates all the wonder that winter offers.”
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