The winter solstice is only days away, making this the perfect time to reserve some winter-themed books to enjoy once the holidays wind down.
With clever storylines that will amuse, entertain, and educate readers paired with beautifully illustrated pictures that capture the magic of the winter season, you are not going to want to miss these gems!
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The Snow Thief by Alice Hemming, illustrated by Nicola Slater 2024
(Ages 3 and up)
In this much-anticipated companion book to The Leaf Thief, Squirrel and Bird are back for a comical wintery adventure. It’s the first time Squirrel has seen snow, and he is captivated by all the fun it brings. When it melts the next day, however, he is convinced it has been stolen. Not only is this an entertaining read aloud with tons of kid appeal, the backmatter provides fascinating facts about snow.
It’s Winter! by Renée Kurilla, 2024
(Ages 4 and up)
From fun-filled activities to seasonal celebrations, this brilliant book skillfully captures the magic and wonder of winter. With its upbeat rhymes and eye-catching illustrations, this is an excellent read aloud to share with a group of children. I especially love the ending prompt inquiring “What does winter mean to you?”
Counting Winter by Nancy White Carlstrom, illustrated by Claudia McGehee, 2024
(Ages 4 and up)
From the rich vocabulary to the gorgeous artwork, there is so much to love about this fabulous new winter-themed counting book. Set in the Alaskan tundra, a myriad of animals including eagles, voles, musk oxen, and chickadees are featured. This standout story is further enhanced by additional facts about each animal included in the backmatter.
Snow Is.. by Laura Gehl, illustrated by Sonia Sánchez, 2024
(Ages 4 and up)
Snow Is…uses gentle rhymes filled with marvelous metaphors to capture the beauty and excitement of a snowy day. With its extensive vocabulary and poetic elements, this is an excellent classroom or home read aloud that can be used as a writing prompt to inspire children to express what snow means to them.
Cold by Tim McCanna, illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki, 2024
(Ages 4 and up)
This beautiful book uses flowing rhymes to describe how living things survive frigid temperatures. Additional information on winter and climate change are included in the backmatter.
Alice in a Winter Wonderland by Jan Brett, 2024
(Ages 4 and up)
Using her signature artwork, Jan Brett puts an icy twist on the classic Alice in Wonderland tale. Set in the Alaskan tundra, children will see familiar characters reimagined as artic animals in this whimsical winter read.
Winter Solstice Wish by Kate Allen Fox, Elisa Paganelli, 2024
(Ages 4 and up)
This enchanting story follows a family participating in the Norse tradition of setting bon fires on the shortest day of the year. The artwork is mesmerizing, and the simple text adeptly introduces readers to global celebrations of the solstices. Informative backmatter further enrichens this wonderful new book.
A Cozy Winter Day by Eliza Wheeler, 2024
(Ages 3 and up)
Welcome to Acorn Village where the woodland inhabitants are bundling down for a nice relaxing winter day. Many residents enjoy reading in cozy nooks and working on projects, until they feel the call of the snow calling. After playing outside, they return for a feast where everyone feels grateful for their special community. This story is full of charming details making it fun to pour over again and again.
Harold Hates to Hibernate by Vern Kousky, 2024
(Ages 4 and up)
As the fall days grow shorter and shorter, a young bear named Harold fears his friends, a trio of crows, will forget him when he goes to hibernate. Though Harold is determined to stay awake, his friends sneakily help him prepare for his winter snooze. With its adorable illustrations, sweet lesson in friendship, and Harold’s insistent refrain of “I’m wide awake. I’ll never need to hibernate” this is one fun winter-themed read aloud.
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