Winter picture books

Updated August 20, 2024
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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-...
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. &...
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...
So Cold!
Coy, John/ Park, Chris (ILT)
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...
Wintergarden
Fox, Janet S.
Paper Book
Growing and harvesting an herb garden can be fun and oh so satisfying-even in the dead of winter. Winter outside the window, Garden on the sill. With a little bit of love and care, a few seeds nestled in pots, and a good windowsill, there's no...
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 : 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...
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 and In...
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 with...
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...
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...
A thing called snow
Zommer, Yuval
Paper Book
In this follow-up to the holiday hit The Tree That's Meant to Be, a fox and hare discover the magic of a first winter snowfall. Fox and Hare were born in the spring, but the seasons are changing and they hear snow is on the way. "What is snow like?" they ask all the forest...

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