{"id":13040,"date":"2024-01-15T09:00:19","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T15:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/?p=13040"},"modified":"2024-01-18T16:35:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T22:35:40","slug":"picture-books-for-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/picture-books-for-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Wonderful Picture Books for Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ahh\u2026winter! There\u2019s just so much to love\u2014the stillness of the night after a blanket of snow has covered the ground; the crunch of snow underfoot; and curling up in front of a crackling fire with a blanket, a cup of tea, and a wonderful picture book for winter! And speaking of books, the books below will bring warmth to even the chilliest winter day! <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Read the synopses of a few of my favorite picture books for winter below and then head to your local library with my library list<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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\r\n \r\n \"Blizzard\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Blizzard<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by John Rocco<\/span><\/p>\r\n

If you haven\u2019t experienced a New England blizzard, you\u2019ll experience the wonder of a big one through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy in this beautifully illustrated book. John Rocco wrote Blizzard <\/cite>from his own vivid memories of a storm that dumped forty inches of snow on his native Rhode Island. Better bundle up for this one!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Brave\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Brave Irene<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by William Steig<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Winter is certainly a force to be reckoned with, but winter winds are no match for Brave Irene<\/cite>. When a brave little girl offers to venture out on an important errand for her sick mother, snow and howling winds threaten to ruin everything. Can Irene make it to the duchess\u2019s house in time to deliver the package, or will winter win?<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Geraldine's\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Geraldine's Big Snow<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Holly Keller<\/span><\/p>\r\n

I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard that a watched pot never boils. Well, it\u2019s true for little girls and snow storms, too! In Geraldine\u2019s Big Snow<\/cite>, Geraldine is pining for snow, and though everyone promises the snow is coming, it seems it never will. In the end, Geraldine learns that it\u2019s when you aren\u2019t watching that the best things happen!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Katy\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Katy and the Big Snow<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Virginia Lee Burton<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Katy, \u201cthe big, beautiful red crawler tractor,\u201d is the pride of Geoppolis. Katy can do anything<\/span>. And when a big snowstorm brings everything in Geoppolis to a screeching halt, it\u2019s Katy's big plow to the rescue! She helps the policemen protect, the mailmen deliver, and the airplanes land. Go, Katy, go!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Once\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Once Upon a Northern Night<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Jean Pendziwol<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Jean Pendziwol\u2019s Once Upon a Northern Night<\/cite> whispers the wonders of a snowy night. Poetic charm and the breathtaking beauty of winter leap from its pages, captivating readers from the very first page until the last. Arsenault\u2019s exquisite illustrations pay homage to the gentle yet wild cadence of life on a northern night.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"One\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

One Snowy Night<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Nick Butterworth<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In One Snowy Night<\/cite>, Percy the park keeper settles in for a good night\u2019s sleep, but alas, it is not to be! He hears a knock at the door, and then another, and before long, Percy\u2019s house and<\/span> his bed are overflowing with a menagerie of shivering forest animals! It's not a restful night, but it is <\/span>an exciting one!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Owl\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Owl Moon<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Jane Yolen<\/span><\/p>\r\n

There's a full moon and it's a perfect night for owling. You might see an owl and you might not\u2014but either way is fine since just being there is a special treat. \u201cWhen you\u2019re owling, you don\u2019t need words or warm, or anything but hope. That\u2019s what Pa says. The kind of hope that flies on silent wings under a shining Owl Moon.<\/span>\u201d<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Red\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Red Sled<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Lita Judge<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Have you ever wondered what happens in the woods when no one is around to watch? In Red Sled<\/cite>, Lita Judge\u2019s beautiful illustrations reveal what happens when a child leaves her red sled out in the snow overnight. Put on your hat and coat\u2014you\u2019re going to want to grab a sled and read this one again and again!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Stranger\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Stranger in the Woods<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Carl R. Sams II and Jean Stoick<\/span><\/p>\r\n

On a crisp winter day, the animals in the forest awake to the news that there\u2019s a Stranger in the Woods<\/cite>. Soon the forest is teeming with curious visitors \u2026 is the stranger a friend? Come find out! This winter masterpiece by professional wildlife photographers Carl R. Sams II and Jean Stoick is one of those books you just can't put down.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"The\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

The Mitten<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Jan Brett<\/span><\/p>\r\n

After reading The Mitten<\/cite>, you may never think of mittens in the same way again. In this Jan Brett classic, a long line of forest creatures create a cozy but very<\/span> crowded home for themselves inside a little boy\u2019s lost mitten. Now if you ever spot a lost, oversized mitten, you just might wonder if anyone has been living in it lately!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"The\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

The Snowy Day<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Ezra Jack Keats<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ezra Jack Keats\u2019 Caldecott Medal winner, The Snowy Day<\/cite>, has been a staple of winter reading for 50 years. In it, Peter wakes to freshly fallen snow and does what children everywhere <\/em>love to do: he bundles up and enjoys a day of snowy adventures. But beware \u2026 the best <\/span>place to play with snow is outside in the cold!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Twelve\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Twelve Kinds of Ice<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Ellen Bryan Obed<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Beautiful pen-and-ink drawings illustrate Ellen Bryan Obed\u2019s ode to Twelve Kinds of Ice<\/cite>. The author takes readers back to the seasons of her childhood, from autumn\u2019s first ice\u2014\"a skim of ice so thin that it broke when we touched it\"<\/span> to \"dream ice \u2026 the ice that came in our sleep.\"<\/span> It\u2019s a not-to-be-missed treat, especially for older readers.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"snowflake\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Snowflake Bentley<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Jacqueline Briggs Martin<\/span><\/p>\r\n

William Bentley longs to share the unique beauty of snow\u2014and especially snowflakes\u2014with the world. But how can you save something that melts as soon as you touch it? Illustrated with gorgeous woodcuts, Snowflake Bentley<\/cite> recounts the fascinating story of the first man to capture snowflakes on film!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Over\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Over and Under the Snow<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Kate Messner<\/span><\/p>\r\n

When you travel through a silent, snowy landscape, it may seem as if the world is sound asleep. But this picture book takes a closer look at the abundance of winter activity that takes place Over and Under the Snow<\/cite>\u2014from foxes out hunting for supper to mice scurrying through underground tunnels.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Snow\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Snow Crazy<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Tracy Gallup<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Illustrated with charming handmade clay characters, Tracy Gallup\u2019s Snow Crazy<\/cite> is the uniquely told story of a young girl waiting impatiently for the season\u2019s first snowfall. When the long-awaited snow finally arrives, it brings with it piles of fun and adventure to be shared with friends!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Winter\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Winter Eyes: Poems and Paintings<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Douglas Florian<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Winter Eyes: Poems and Paintings<\/cite> is the perfect winter read-aloud! Paired with whimsical watercolor illustrations, this beautiful collection features long poems, short poems, poems about ice fishing, sledding, burrowing animals, and more! Douglas Florian\u2019s poems are sure to become family favorites.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"A\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

A Perfect Day<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Carin Berger<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Whether it\u2019s leaving the first footprints in freshly fallen snow, building the best snow fort ever, having a friendly snowball fight, or ice skating on a frozen pond, this perfect picture book is a reminder of all the fun and adventure that can be found and enjoyed on a perfect winter day.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Winter\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Winter Is the Warmest Season<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Lauren Stringer<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Thanks to all its snow and ice, winter is known as the coldest season of the year. But the little boy in this story sees it differently. He thinks winter is the warmest<\/span> season. After all, winter is the season for hats with ear flaps, footie pajamas, hot baths, and snuggling up under cozy blankets!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"A\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

A Loud Winter\u2019s Nap<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Katy Hudson<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Tortoise just wants to find a quiet spot for his winter nap. Is that too much to ask? Unfortunately, his attempts at slumber keep getting interrupted by snowball fights, sled construction, and singing classes. Will Tortoise ever get to take his nap, or will he discover a better<\/span> way to enjoy the wintry months?<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Big\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Big Snow<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Jonathan Bean<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Kids rarely (if ever) enjoy chores, but little David has an especially hard time concentrating on his chores when he sees the snow begin to fall! Now every chore just reminds him of the snow, and that makes him want to be out in it all the more! Could today\u2019s snowfall be the best kind of all \u2026 a BIG snow?<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"The\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

The Snowy Nap<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Jan Brett<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Winter is coming and Hedgie the hedgehog is getting ready to hibernate. But when the other animals tell him about all the wonderful wintry activities he\u2019ll miss while he\u2019s sleeping, Hedgie decides he should stay awake to enjoy the fun with his friends! Will winter be everything Hedgie has heard it will be?<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Wolf\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Wolf in the Snow<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Matthew Cordell<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In this beautifully illustrated wordless picture book, a young girl dressed in red gets lost in the woods on her way home from school. When she happens upon a wolf pup who has been separated from its pack, the girl helps the wolf find his way home. Will her act of kindness lead to another?<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"The\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

The Reader<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Amy Hest<\/span><\/p>\r\n

On a snowy day, a small boy and his brown dog set out on a journey with a sled and a suitcase. It\u2019s a long trek up a steep slope in a wintry world of snowballs, snow angels, and snowflakes. But it will be well<\/span> worth the trip when the boy and his dog reach the top of the hill and open the suitcase\u2026<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Bunny\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Bunny Slopes<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Claudia Rueda<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In this fun interactive picture book, a bunny invites you to join him for a day on the slopes\u2014but he\u2019s going to need your help! First, you\u2019ll have to shake the snow down! And then you\u2019ll need to tilt and turn the book to help the bunny make his way down the hill. Phew \u2026 skiing is a lot of work!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Max\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Max and Marla<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Alexandra Boiger<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In this adorable story of friendship and determination, two unlikely friends work toward their dreams of Olympic glory. Fortunately, Max and Marla have the perseverance to see them through numerous setbacks on their way to realizing their dream \u2026 even if it\u2019s only in their imaginations!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t

\r\n \r\n \"A\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

A Song for Snow<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Lita Judge<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Winter is coming and Peep can\u2019t wait to see the snow. Peep\u2019s big brother Hoot tries to answer all her questions, but unfortunately, Hoot doesn\u2019t remember everything about the snow! He knows one thing for certain, though. Snow is coming, and it is definitely<\/span> worth waiting for! <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t

\r\n \r\n \"Pip\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n

Pip & Squeak<\/cite><\/span>
<\/a>by Ian Schoenherr<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Two adorable mice are off on a gift-bearing adventure! They want to bring some cheese to their friend Gus, but Pip has forgotten to bring the cheese! The hunt for another gift is on as Pip and Squeak travel across a wintry landscape in search of the perfect surprise for their friend. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

FREE Picture Books for Winter<\/span> Library List<\/h2>\r\n
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Would you like to read some of my favorite picture books for winter with your children?\r\nClick to download my list<\/a> to take to your local library.<\/p>\r\n

Looking for MORE books? You can find more great library lists here<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Winter Picture Books Recommended by Our Readers<\/h2>\r\n