![]() The Little Snowplow by Lora Koehler, illustrated by Jake Parker One inside, one outside then, they trade places and retrace each other’s footsteps. In this lovely book about winter, simple text pairs with lovely illustrations showing how two sisters spend a snowy day. Snow Sisters by Kerri Kokias, illustrated by Teagan White O n their journey, they see many animals before finding the wish tree and making a wish. The Wish Tree by Kyo Maclear, illustrated by Chris TurnhamĬharles and Boggan (a toboggan) cheerfully stroll through the forest looking for a wish tree. Charming and irresistible for the preschool set! Inside is not just the familiar story but also delightful 3D illustrations that pop up. I love this cover –it’s a fun snow globe for kids to shake and move, watching the white “snow” balls circle around the dad and kids. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt: Snow Globe Edition by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Fantastic words peppered throughout, illustrations to love, and a funny surprise ending make this picture book a winter hit! The friends wonder why the fish aren’t biting but their entire conversation does not include Penguin which is super funny. Penguin gets more and more grumpy when her loud friends interrupt her solitary ice fishing. This is a lovely, cozy by-the-fire book to share with your little ones. Hello, evergreens whose pine-needle branches “ shiver in the wind while you sleep.” Slowly the illustrations shift from fall to snowy white winter and so does the text. Hello, deer, whose fur is thickening up for winter. Hello, robins and cardinals who are ready to fly south. Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak “ When a million snowflakes fill the air, twirling, tumbling, spinning, waltzing, you and I join them.” It’s absolutely a joyful celebration of winter. But, it’s not until he sees another red fox that he learns what to do. As he asks the different forest creatures, one by one they tell him what they do in the winter like make a chrysalis, burrow in the mud, gather and hide acorns. “ Winter is coming, what should I do?” the fox asks. This beautifully illustrated and written picture book enchants readers with repeated text and soft forest scenes. Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by Richard Jones When his boy arrives, he makes a new friend, too. Oscar’s boy wants to stay inside and read so Oscar goes outside to play in the snow– and makes a new friend. Snow Friends by Margery Cuyler, illustrated by Will HillenbrandĮxperience the snow from a dog’s perspective in this darling, playful wintery read aloud. We cuddle.” This book feels like a warm and cozy hug. We listen.” The children sled, make snow angels, watch the snowy roads, and return home to a cozy fire next to grandma and grandpa. Playful poetic language invites readers into a wonderland of multigenerational, multicultural family time in the snow. When the Snow Falls by Linda Booth Sweeney, illustrated by Jana Christy ![]() ![]() Where are the animals going? To greet Santa because it’s Christmas Day! It’s a delightful story for preschoolers with rhyming, repetition, and simplicity. “ In the deep and snowy wood,” a mole digs, a deer runs, a squirrel hops. But can he save the snowball for later? Gorgeous artwork and a timeless story. Peter spends the day outside, crunching in the snow, making tracks, and playing. Memorable from my own childhood, this classic story still holds the same wonder and thrill of the first snow. This winter book gives readers a playful twist to the familiar “Itsy Bitsy Spider” but with a snowman who climbs up the snowy hill, zips, slides, and plays in the wintery snow. The Itsy Bitsy Snowman by Jeffrey Burton, illustrated by Sanja Rescek Finally, the fawn finds his parent and they all curl up to sleep. Each page is only two words that always starts with the word snow. Won’t these cozy picture books make the best read-aloud books? The Best Picture Books for Kids About WinterĪ sweet, simple story about winter shows a little fawn taking slippery steps into the fresh world of snow with bunnies playing near a tree, birds resting on a high branch, and an owl soaring overhead. Looking for a winter-themed picture book or ten for your children or classroom? I’ve got you covered with so many wonderful stories, beautiful illustrations, and fabulous celebrations of the winter season.Ĭelebrate the winter season with charming picture books about winter, snow, animals, and snowy activities. ![]()
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