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Updated August 20, 2024
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When winter comes : discovering wildlife in our snowy woods
Bissonette, AimeÌe M.
Paper Book
A sweet poetic children's book celebrating the vibrancy of life in winter. Though a forest may be blanketed in snow or a lake frozen over, families who enjoy the outdoors in winter, happily bundled up to play in the energizing weather, know that wildlife is still teeming there....
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Bright winter night
Brydon, Alli
Paper Book
The forest calls, and creatures come: big and small, one by one. They sense there is a task to do as night descends, replacing blue. On one bright winter night, a group of woodland creatures emerges from the forest. Despite their differences...
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Counting winter
Carlstrom, Nancy White
Paper Book
"It's a counting book. It's a winter animal book. It's a just plain beautiful book! . . . The prettiest nondenominational winter book seen in ages." -- Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW) An atmospheric tribute to the beauty of winter and its creatures. &...
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The shortest day
Cooper, Susan
Paper Book
In this seasonal treasure, Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper's beloved poem heralds the winter solstice, illuminated by Caldecott Honoree Carson Ellis's strikingly resonant illustrations. So the shortest day came, and the year died . . . As the sun...
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So Cold!
Coy, John/ Park, Chris (ILT)
Paper Book
Embrace the cold with this engaging children's book about a father and son who practice science experiments using household objects outside on a snowy day! When the temperature drops far below freezing, many people plan to stay warm and cozy inside. But when it's "so cold" that...
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My winter city
Gladstone, James
Paper Book
A boy, his father and their dog have a perfect day in a snowy city, illustrated by Governor General's Literary Award winner Gary Clement. A young boy wakes up in the early light of a winter morning, pulls on his boots and mittens, and steps out into the snowy city with his dad. They trudge...
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Winter : a solstice story
Gross, Kelsey Ebben
Paper Book
From debut author Kelsey Gross and New York Times bestselling artist Renata Liwska comes a gentle and lulling picture book celebrating the magic of the Winter Solstice with a group of animal friends in a quiet forest. Tonight is the longest night of the year--solstice is...
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Winter is here
Henkes, Kevin
Paper Book
This picture book about winter celebrates the sights, sounds, and smells of the season. From Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes and acclaimed painter Laura Dronzek, the bestselling and award-winning creators of seasonal favorites When Spring Comes...
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Harold hates to hibernate
Kousky, Vern
Paper Book
In the sweet and charming follow-up to the beloved picture book Harold Loves His Woolly Hat, little bear Harold is NOT ready to to go to sleep--and, just like kids everywhere, he makes every attempt to stay awake. Harold loves the springtime flowers. And spending time...
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It's winter!
Kurilla, Rene?e
Paper Book
There's so much to love about winter! From snowball fights with friends to holidays spent with loved ones, cozy up with this celebration of a festive, favorite season from #1 New York Times bestselling artist Renée Kurilla. Flurries flutter, soft and...
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One winter up north
Owens, John
Paper Book
A picture-book journey through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in winter, snowshoeing the frozen lakes and silent forest with family, encountering the wonders of northern wildlife in the cold season In winter the Boundary Waters, way up north in...
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A cozy winter day
Wheeler, Eliza
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Eliza Wheeler welcomes readers to Acorn Village, where a community of adorable forest animals celebrates all the wonder that winter offers. The busy animals of Acorn Village love to spend winter days doing all sorts of cozy...
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