Little Red Gliding Hood by Tara Lazar and Troy Cummings I love the wonder the illustrations convey and the quiet text that lets the art do most of the talking. In this sweet book, a little girl spies a snowstorm through her bedroom window and quietly slips out to make snowman and enjoy the soft beauty of a snowy morning. But Irene’s mother is feeling very ill, so Irene volunteers to take it to the palace, braving a very serious snowstorm to deliver the dress in time.
Irene’s mother is the dressmaker who has just finished a spectacular ballgown for the duchess to wear to that night’s event. Along with their other friends, Izzy makes her way to Bear’s in this delightful story of friendship. Winter seems like a complete drag until Jack Frost appears and not only helps him discover how wonderful winter can be, but also brings the friendship he’s been longing for.īear is known for never asking for anything, which means when a note arrives requesting that Izzy come quickly, Izzy drops everything to get to Bear’s, notwithstanding the blizzard that is beginning to rage. Here, a little boy is desperate for someone to play with as all the animals head off to hibernate and the birds fly south for the winter. Her book, Ghosts in the House, is my number one favorite Halloween book, and this one does an equally job using spare colors to make a striking story. Kevin Henkes’ books are always must-reads for me, and this new one accompanied by Laura Dronzek’s paintings beautifully capture a winter day as the snow begins to fall and animals and children both prepare to settle in for the season. Winter is Here by Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek And a beautiful snowy day grants her wish in a beautiful way. This duo won a Caldecott with The House in the Night and I am equally enamored with this story about a busy family that includes a little girl who longs for her whole family to spend the day together at home, unhurried. In it, a group of animals find a sled leaning against a house and they decide to take it for a ride.īefore Morning by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Beth Krommes I have such clear memories of reading this nearly wordless book to Ella time after time when she was about 2. Could you tip it a bit so he can catch some speed? Of course, you’ll have to watch out for bumps and holes too! Bunny is ready to ski, but the book is so horizontal. I love an interactive book (I have a whole list of our favorites here!) and this one is a beloved addition to our collection. From building a snow fort to sledding down the hill, this is a winter wonderland come to life. To me, they’re just everything magical and wonderful about childhood (assuming in your wonderful childhood, you are a pig). You probably already know that Oliver and Amanda hold a special place in my book-loving heart. Oliver and Amanda and the Big Snow by Jean Van Leeuwen, illustrated by Amy Schweninger And subsequently discovered that no two snowflakes are exactly alike.
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This Caldecott winner is a non-fiction introduction to Wilson Bentley who loved snowflakes from his very earliest years and spent decades figuring out how to photograph them.
Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, illustrated by Mary Azarian But only someone who is light enough to walk on top of the heavy-piled snow. At first, the little boy is delighted by the snow but when it keeps falling it’s clear someone will need to g to the store. This book is based on the author’s own experience as a child during a blizzard in 1978 where 53 inches of snow fell in Rhode Island. In this one, Sam is VERY anxious about how long his grandfather is taking because it seems that every child and animal in town has headed out to play together in the snow.īlizzard is so visually appealing – it’s almost like being in the blizzard yourself.
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I love this four book series about a young boy and his grandfather in each of the seasons, going out and having wonderful adventures (after the grandfather takes forever to get ready, of course). My favorite bit is when he puts a snowball in his pocket to save for later. It just doesn’t get better than Peter headed out into the fresh snow to play every classic winter game there is, from snowball fights to making foot prints to creating snow angels. This is the ultimate winter picture book in my mind.
No matter what your weather is like, I hope you’ll love these children’s books about winter as much as we do!Īnd obviously they’re all best accompanied by a mug of hot cocoa.ġ5 Delightful Children’s Books about Winter Pulling these books out reminded me of when Ella was about five (we lived in Arizona) and after reading First Snowtogether, Ella asked me, “Is snow real or just in books?”
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