Winter Picture Books

Updated October 9, 2024
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William's winter nap
Ashman, Linda
Paper Book
Just when William is ready to fall asleep in his cozy cabin, there is a tap on his window. A chilly chipmunk asks to stay, and Will scooches over in bed. "There's room for two--I'm sure we'll fit." The chipmunk is just the first in a parade of mammals, each bigger than the last, until the bed is...
The three little mittens
Bailey, Linda
Paper Book
Dotty and Other Dotty are a matching set of mittens. When another mitten, Stripes, loses her partner and becomes a single mitten, they don't feel the need to include her. She doesn't 'match' them, so she is banished to the dark, lonely pocket of the Little Girl who owns them. Before long, however,...
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-...
Good morning, snowplow!
Bruss, Deborah
Paper Book
For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site!As the rest of the town settles in to bed, one man, his dog, and a trusty snowplow get ready for a night's work. Follow them through slick roads and swirling drifts in this sweet, rhyming book by Deborah Bruss and New York Times...
Ten ways to hear snow
Camper, Cathy
Paper Book
A snowy day, a trip to Grandma's, time spent cooking with one another, and space to pause and discover the world around you come together in this perfect book for reading and sharing on a cozy winter day. One winter morning, Lina wakes up to silence. It's the sound of snow -- the...
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...
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...
Out cold : a Little Bruce book
Higgins, Ryan T.
Paper Book
#1 New York Times best-selling author Ryan T. Higgins celebrates the joys of winter in this bite-sized Little Bruce Book perfect for fans of the Mother Bruce board books. It's wintertime in Soggy Hollow and the mice are doing all their favorite outdoor things, like ski...
Peep and Ducky : it's snowing!
Martin, David
Paper Book
David Martin and David Walker bring the littlest readers a story full of snow-day fun, complete with snacks, surprises, and, best of all, friendship."It's snowing!" yells Peep. "It's snowing!" yells Ducky. And they both have sleds. Lucky, lucky, lucky.What could be a more perfect toddler adventure?...
Over and under the snow
Messner, Kate.
Paper Book
Over the snow, the world is hushed and white. But under the snow exists a secret kingdom of squirrels and snow hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many other animals that live through the winter safe and warm, awake and busy, under the snow. Discover the wonder and activity that lies beneath winter's...
Ten on the sled
Norman, Kimberly.
Paper Book
Author Kim Norman (Crocodaddy) and illustrator Liza Woodruff have whipped up a rollicking, jolly, snow-filled adventure! In the land of the midnight sun, all the animals are having fun speeding down the hill on Caribous sled. But as they go faster and faster, Seal...
Goodbye autumn, hello winter
Pak, Kenard
Paper Book
As leaves fall from their trees, animals huddle against the cold, and frost creeps across windows, everyone knows--winter is on its way! Join a brother and sister as they explore nature and take a stroll through their twinkling town, greeting all the signs of the coming season...
When the snow is deeper than my boots are tall
Reidy, Jean
Paper Book
When the Snow Is Deeper Than My Boots Are Tall is a charming rhyming picture book celebrating the fun of snow and the coziness of winter. Find a frosty window./ Watch the flakes fall./ Look! The snow is deeper than my toes are tall. With young,...
Snow song
Riley, A. K.
Paper Book
This beautiful picture book uses rhythmic and sensory free verse to tell the story of a young girl exploring the outdoors on a wintry day. Everywhere she goes, the snow fills her with wonder and delight. There are fine pearls of snow, a twirl of snow, a curl of snow. The sky unravels into snow, the...
Little penguins
Rylant, Cynthia
Paper Book
Newbery Medal-winning author Cynthia Rylant and Caldecott Honor-winning, bestselling illustrator Christian Robinson pair up to tell this wintry story about five little penguins enjoying a snowy day. Snowflakes? Many snowflakes. Winter is coming. So begins this ever-so...
Snack, snooze, skedaddle : how animals get ready for winter
Salas, Laura Purdie
Other
Learn about how black bears, worms, wood frogs, hummingbirds, and other types of animals survive the chilly winter weather in this rhyming nonfiction story for all ages!
Mice skating
Silvestro, Annie
Paper Book
This mouse doesn't want to stay in the house . . . even if it's cold outside! For most field mice, winter means burrowing down and snuggling in. But not for Lucy! She loves snow crunching under her paws and wearing a fluffy wool hat. And most of all, Lucy loves to...
Don't let the pigeon drive the sleigh!
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a new holiday classic. It's the most wonderful time of the year--for driving a sleigh! 'Tis also the season--for driving a sleigh! Oh, and joy to the--driving a sleigh!...
Go, sled! Go!
Yang, James
Paper Book
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Winner James Yang hops on a speeding sled with this hilarious and helpful easy-to-read picture book, perfect for beginning readers! Go, sled, go! What could be more exciting than a thrilling sled ride? Maybe when a few unexpected creatures...

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