Winter is here! Whether there’s snow on the ground outside or not, you may be in the mood to read about all this season has to offer. Here are some great options from our library to read with little ones.
A Big Bed for Little Snow by Grace Lin (2019).
Little Snow’s mother makes him a new fluffy bed but warns him not to jump on it. But how can Little Snow resist? And what floats out of the bed when he jumps – feathers or snow?
Hello Winter! by Shelley Rotner (2018).
This picture book features dozens of colorful photos of children enjoying our coldest season. Also included are basic facts about winter.
If It’s Snowy and You Know It, Clap Your Paws! by Kim Norman (2013).
This take on the classic song will have you singing this book out loud and doing the actions along with the text, as a group of animals friends plays and has adventures.
Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner (2011).
(ebook on Overdrive/Libby) (ebook on Hoopla) (eAudiobook on Hoopla)
The winter snow may appear peaceful and undisturbed, but what’s going on underneath? Many animals are staying warm and busy as they survive the harsh season in their own way.
Thanks to the Animals by Allen J. Sockabasin (2005).
This older story by a Passamaquoddy storyteller tells of Zoo Sap, a baby who falls off his family’s sled as they move to their winter home. But Zoo Sap is kept safe and warm by a whole forest of animal friends.
When the Snow Is Deeper Than My Boots Are Tall by Jean Reidy (2019).
Snow can be fun, but it can also be overwhelming and uncomfortable. In this rhyming tale, a young child experiences the snow safe in the presence of loving family.
Happy reading! Stay warm!
-Teresa Moulton
