Winter picture books

Updated November 8, 2024
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When winter comes : discovering wildlife in our snowy woods
Bissonette, Aimée M.
Paper Book
This lively picture book offers a fresh perspective on the animals-in-winter theme." -Booklist Celebrate the vibrancy of life in winter in this sweet poetic children's book. Though a forest may be blanketed in snow or a lake frozen over, families who...
Cozy
Brett, Jan
Paper Book
A New York Times Bestseller! A group of clever animals find an unusual but warm and furry home during Alaska's long winter in Jan Brett's newest snowy adventure. Cozy is the softest musk ox in Alaska, with the warmest fur you ever did feel. When a storm hits...
The snowy nap
Brett, Jan
Paper Book
In this instant winter classic, Jan Brett's Hedgie tries to stay awake so he doesn't miss out on all the snowy fun his friends are having. A chill is in the air, and as Hedgie trundles around the farm all his friends tell him of the winter-time fun he will miss as he hibernates-...
The shortest day
Cooper, Susan
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! 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...
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...
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...
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...
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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