Winter Reads for Kids and Teens

Cozy up with a good book this Winter season. The books on this list are available through the Sussex County Library System.

Updated January 5, 2026
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Winter Reads for Kids and Teens

Cozy up with a good book this Winter season. The books on this list are available through the Sussex County Library System.

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All you need for a snowman
Schertle, Alice.
Paper Book
One small snowflake fluttering down-- That's all you need for a snowman. Or is it? In these pages, an exuberant crew is summoned to create a snowman of heroic proportions. Starting with the very first flake, Alice Schertle's clever and energetic rhyming text...
Bear snores on
Wilson, Karma.
Paper Book
One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on! See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited...
The coldest winter I ever spent
Jacobus, Ann
Paper Book
Eighteen-year-old Del is in a healthier place than she was a year and a half ago: She's sober, getting treatment for her depression and anxiety, and volunteering at a suicide-prevention hotline. Her own suicide attempt is in the past, and living in San Francisco with her beloved aunt has helped...
How to catch a snowman
Wallace, Adam
Paper Book
A USA Today Bestseller! From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new winter adventure! Our heroes' entry for the snowman contest has magically come to life--and ran away! Can YOU help catch it? Get ready for snow much fun as you travel through a winter...
Is this...winter?
Yoon, Helen
Paper Book
What's with all the blinking lights? With her trademark visual humor and comic timing, Helen Yoon takes a look at some odd winter traditions. High five! It's winter! For one spirited little puppy, winter means romping in the snow, birds to chase, fragrant evergreen trees, and joy...
Julie of the wolves
George, Jean Craighead
Paper Book
The thrilling Newbery Medal-winning classic about a girl lost on the Alaskan tundra and how she survives with the help of a wolf pack. Julie of the Wolves is a staple in the canon of children's literature and the first in the Julie trilogy. The survival theme makes it a good pick for...
A loud winter's nap
Hudson, Katy
Paper Book
Every year Tortoise sleeps through winter. He assumes he isn't missing much. However, his friends are determined to prove otherwise! Will Tortoise sleep through another winter, or will his friends convince him to stay awake and experience the frosty fun of winter? Best-selling author Katy Hudson's...
The magical snowflake
Ford, Bernette G.
Paper Book
Experience the enchanting and timeless tale of expectation, anticipation, and wonder crafted by renowned children's book author Bernette Ford. The Magical Snowflake captures the heartwarming essence of a young girl amid the frosty snow, making it more than just a children's Christmas book; it's an...
Mr. Popper's penguins
Atwater, Richard.
Paper Book
The classic Newbery Honor book that inspired the hilarious Jim Carrey movie--and a childhood favorite book for generations. Mr. Popper's Penguins is one of the handful of American books for children that has attained the status of a classic. A humble...
Owl moon
Yolen, Jane.
Paper Book
CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNER * A soothing, poetic picture book that lovingly depicts the relationship of a young child and her father alongside humankind's relationship to the natural world. A verbal and visual treasure for the whole family! I had been waiting to go...
Pax
Pennypacker, Sara
Audiobook
National Book Award Longlist * New York Times Bestseller * An Amazon Best Book of the Year From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes a beautifully wrought, utterly compelling novel about the powerful relationship between a boy and his fox....
Snow
Rylant, Cynthia.
Paper Book
Cynthia Rylant's lyrical descriptions of the sights and feelings evoked by falling snow blend gorgeously with the rich and beautiful world created by Lauren Stringer's illustrations, in which a young girl, her friend, and her grandmother enjoy the many things a snowy day...
Snow
Shulevitz, Uri
Paper Book
This Caldecott Honor Book from celebrated storyteller Uri Shuvelitz is a playful and poetic ode to snowy days. No one in the city thinks much of a few snowflakes. Not the man with the hat or the lady with the umbrella. Not even the television or the radio forecasters. But one...
Snow
Thompson, Carol
Paper Book
Let's play out in the snow! There's a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy! In this series of richly illustrated books, Carol Thompson celebrates the immediate and sensory response of children to the natural world - whatever the weather!
Snow /
Bauer, Marion Dane
Paper Book
Level 1: Starting to Read * Simple stories* Increased vocabulary* Longer sentencesEveryone loves snow! It's fun to play in and makes wonderful snowmen. But where does snow come from? The answer is at your fingertips. Just open this book and read about the wonders of snow....
The snowflake :
Waldman, Neil
Paper Book
- A perfect read-aloud science book- The water cycle is important in the early elementary school curriculum- Afterword offers ideas for creative discussion
Snowflake Bentley
Martin, Jacqueline Briggs.
Paper Book
This gorgeously illustrated Caldecott Medal-winning picture book celebrates the true story of Wilson Bentley, the man who first revealed the hidden beauty of snowflakes. Perfect for the holidays, snow days, and year-round reading. From the time he was a boy, Wilson Bentley was...
The snowman /
Briggs, Raymond
Paper Book
Illus. in full color. A wordless story. The pictures have "the hazy softness of air in snow. A little boy rushes out into the wintry day to build a snowman, which comes alive in his dreams that night. The experience is one that neither he nor young 'readers' will ever regret or forget."--(starred)...
The snowy day
Keats, Ezra Jack.
Paper Book
CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNER * #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER * The magic and wonder of winter's first snowfall is perfectly captured in this classic seasonal board book celebrated by generations of readers--a beautiful gift for the holiday season! New York Public Library's #1 book on the...
This winter : a Heartstopper novella
Oseman, Alice
Paper Book
A very special Heartstopper story set over a challenging holiday season... Reuniting Tori Spring, her little brother Charlie, and Charlie's boyfriend Nick, this novella sees the Spring siblings brave a particularly difficult festive season.
The very hungry caterpillar's first winter
Carle, Eric
Paper Book
Celebrate winter with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this cheerfully written board book-the perfect way to introduce little ones to the changing seasons and identify all that makes winter wonderful! There are so many ways To spend a chilly snow day- ...
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...
The Winter Soldier : cold front
Lee, Mackenzi
Paper Book
1954: The Winter Soldier is the Soviet Union's greatest weapon. Assigned the most dangerous covert missions from the USSR's secret military branch, and guided by a handler who knows him better than he knows himself, he has only one purpose: to obey orders. But he wasn't always the Winter...
Winter wonderland
Lyons, Kelly Starling
Paper Book
A Geisel Honor-winning series! Author Kelly Starling Lyons selected as the 2021 Piedmont Laureate! Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels: Winter Wonderland, a My First I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Nina Mata....
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