Let's celebrate winter!

An all ages reading list to help celebrate winter and winter-related activities. For more information on Frost Regina, you can visit their website here.
Updated November 29, 2024
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The Country and the Game : 30,000 Miles of Hockey Stories.
—Shuker, Ronnie.
Paper Book
A joyful, beautifully written tribute to Canada's most salient features--hockey and highways. In the waning days of the pandemic, sportswriter Ronnie Shuker stuffed his skates, sticks, and backpack into his faithful automobile, Gumpy, named for legendary goaltender Gumpy Worsley,...
Unforgiving : lessons from the fall
—Jacobellis, Lindsey, 1985- author.
Paper Book
In this deeply personal memoir in the vein of Andre Agassi's Open and Megan Rapinoe's One Life, the winningest snowboardcross rider of all time chronicles her career, a story of self-growth that reveals the secret of her resilience and how she overcame crushing early failure to win...
Snowy mittens : a winter adventure
—Grant, Shauntay
Paper Book
The picture bookSnowy Mittens: A Winter Adventure isa celebration of Black joy and the simple pleasures of a day in the snow from award-winning poet and picture book author Shauntay Grant. Follow along as a young boy spends the day sledding and ice...
The first ones on the ice
—Button, Lana, 1968- author.
Paper Book
For fans of When the Moon Comes, a gentle winter story about a brother and sister and the simple beauty of their neighbourhood outdoor rink, inspired by the author's hometown of St. Stephen, New Brunswick. My brother and I are the luckiest kids in town.We start the path....
The joy of winter hiking : inspiration and guidance for cold weather adventures
—Dellinger, Derek
Paper Book
Your daily dose of nature doesn't have to retreat with the warm weather. The Joy of Winter Hiking is your ultimate guide to getting outdoors in the most underrated season. In fact, author Derek Dellinger believes you should be seeking outdoor adventure in colder months, not just in spite of snow...
How to winter : harness your mindset to thrive on cold, dark, or difficult days
—Leibowitz, Kari
Paper Book
A blend of mindset science, original research, and cultural insights for cultivating a positive "wintertime mindset," to vanquish winter blues and find joy and comfort in dark times year-round. Do you dread the end of Daylight Saving Time and grouch about the long, chilly season...
Epic snow adventures of the world : Experience the world's most thrilling winter adventures
—Canning, Amanda
Paper Book
Shred the snow with this thrilling collection of 200 epic winter adventures around the world. Zip down the iconic Canadian Rockies or visit Sweden's original ice hotel for an arctic sleepover - with 50 first-person stories from travellers and famous figures like Arianna Tricomi and Bode Miller,...
Snow is ...
—Gehl, Laura
Paper Book
From award-winning author Laura Gehl, a sparkling, lyrical picture book about the magic of an early snow. It's dawn and there is snow all around. The wonder of winter's first snowfall brings the magic of changing seasons and sees a family sharing the perfect snow day with...
Plants for the winter garden : perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees to add interest in the cold and snow
—Leach, Warren
Paper Book
Within this comprehensive reference book lie the secrets to keeping your garden beautiful despite the elements, with design and planting concepts for prolonged wintry conditions. Though many plants go dormant in wintry months, there are many inspiring cultivars and varieties...
The winter market gardener : a successful grower's handbook for year-round harvests
—Fortier, Jean-Martin
Paper Book
The Complete Practical Guide to Growing Vegetables Year-Round in Northern Climates for Local Markets MANY SMALL FARMS shut down during the dark winter months. Yet with the right techniques, equipment, and cultivars, year-round growing can produce the highest quality and tastiest fresh...
Snow food : warming winter alpine dishes
—Wink, Lindor
Paper Book
In Snow Food, Chef and skier, Lindor Wink, shares 70 of his favorite winter dishes. Inspired from the heart of snowy alpine winters, Lindor's recipes are simple and easy for anyone to follow. These are winter warmers that are perfect to share with family and friends...
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. &...
Frostfire
—MacKay, Elly illustrator.
Paper Book
On a walk through a snow-covered garden, big sister Miriam claims to hear the sound of a snow dragon. Little sister Celeste has lots of questions: snow dragons are real? Where do they hide? What do they eat? And is that frost on the greenhouse windows or is it . . . frostfire? Miriam seems to have...
Arctic knits : jumpers, socks, hats and mittens
—Chan, Weichien
Paper Book
Weichien Chan lives in the northern most city in Canada, Iqaluit. It is known for its ice-capped mountains and tundra valleys and cold winters. Combining Weichien's love for the outdoors and knitting, this book presents patterns for cosy sweaters, hats and more that will keep you warm and...
It's winter!
—Kurilla, Renée illustrator.
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 light. It's...
Stars & snowflakes : simple, sustainable papercrafts for the festive season
—Lantz, Jennie
Paper Book
A sustainable guide to making beautiful paper decorations for Christmas and the festive season.
Snow : a scientific and cultural exploration
—Whittell, Giles
Paper Book
Brimming with interesting facts and surprising anecdotes, this scientific and cultural history opens our eyes to the wonders of one of nature's most delicate, delightful, and deadly phenomena: SNOW! Perfect for fans of The Hidden Life of Trees and Rain. Go on an...
Winter swimming : the Nordic way towards a healthier and happier life
—Søberg, Susanna
Paper Book
***As featured on Dr Rangan Chatterjee's FEEL BETTER, LIVE MORE podcast*** "Loads of practical guidance, all the scientific studies . . . beautiful photos and illustrations" Dr Rangan Chatterjee A beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water...

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