Awesome Children’s Books About Winter And Snow
January is here, and my area has finally had its first snowfall of the Winter season. While it isn’t my favorite, kids certainly enjoy it. Today I am discussing awesome children’s books about Winter and snow that are perfect to enjoy with a cup of hot cocoa.
I know I would rather be planning my next tropical getaway to our favorite Sandals resort. But alas, I have to wait several months. I don’t mind a good snow day if I don’t have to go anywhere, and I remember how much I loved reading to my boys when it was snowing. As a bookseller, finding new titles is always a favorite of mine, and children’s books about Winter and snow are no exception.
Discover captivating tales that transport young readers into the enchanting world of winter with our collection of children’s books. Immerse yourself in heartwarming stories that capture the magic of snow-covered landscapes, frosty adventures, and the joy of winter activities.
Delight in the vivid illustrations that bring the winter wonderland to life and let the pages of these books ignite the imagination and create lasting memories for children of all ages.
Let’s get to it!
Children’s Board Books About Winter & Snow
A Day In The Snow With The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Spend a day in the snow with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
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It’s a winter wonderland outside! Build a snowman, admire the falling snowflakes, and enjoy more frosty fun in this tabbed board book with easy-to-flip tabs, easy-to-read text, and easy-to-love Eric Carle art featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
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Dr. Seuss’s Winter Things
A board book celebration of winter, starring Thing One and Thing Two from Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat!
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Written in super-simple rhyme, this fun, sturdy board book features Thing One and Thing Two as they spend a winter’s day enjoying all the activities the season has to offer– making snow angels, sledding, ice skating, and more! A perfect gift for Christmas, birthdays, baby showers, or any time of year, this is an ideal way to celebrate the season and introduce the very youngest children to the magical world of Dr. Seuss!
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Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner
Have you ever built a snowman and discovered the next day that his grin has gotten a little crooked, or his tree-branch arms have moved? And you’ve wondered . . . what do snowmen do at night? This delightful wintertime tale reveals all! Caralyn Buehner’s witty, imaginative verse offers many amusing details about the secret life of snowmen and where they go at night, while Mark Buehner’s roly-poly snowmen are bursting with personality and charm. From the highly successful team that created such winning titles as Fanny’s Dream, Snowmen at Night is fabulous, frosty, and fun!
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Little Owl’s Snow by Divya Srinivasan
Little Owl experiences his first snow and first winter in this perfect follow-up to Little Owl’s Night and Little Owl’s Day!
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“Winter’s almost here!” says Little Owl, as he observes leaves falling, animal friends hibernating, and a chill from his feathers to his feet. And just as he and his friend racoon are watching their breath make fog in the cold air, it happens: Snow! Here is the perfect follow-up to Little Owl’s Night and Little Owl’s Day, and a wonderful introduction to the changing of the seasons!
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That’s Not My Snowman by Fiona Watt
Meet five friendly snowmen in this festive addition to the much-loved That’s not my… series. Babies love the best-selling That’s not my… books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.
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Spot’s Snowy Day by Eric Hill
Spot loves winter. He especially loves snow days! See Spot build a snowman with Mom and Dad, throw snowballs with Grandpa, and go skating with his friends in this delightful board book that’s full of winter activities for the whole family.
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Children’s Picture Books About Winter & Snow
If you child is older and more responsible with books, then pictures books are the perfect solution. Here are a few of my favorites that I like to share with my readers and my customers at work.
How To Catch A Snowman by Adam Wallace
Our heroes’ entry for the snowman contest has magically come to life―and ran away! Can YOU help catch it? Get ready for snow much fun as you travel through a winter wonderland with running, skating, and bouncing through trap after trap to catch the snowman and claim the winning prize. Will the snowman teach our heroes a lesson they’ll never forget? Who snows! This delightful picture book for ages 4-10 is filled with silly rhymes, fun art, and STEAM connections perfect for families and educators to enjoy this winter or as a holiday stocking stuffer.
I don’t thumpity-thump or give warm hugs―that’s for my snowman friends to do.
Clever kids will try to trap me, but who will catch me…YOU?
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Moomin and the Winter Snow by Tove Jansson
A heartwarming exploration of friendship as Snufkin travels south for the winter.
Snufkin is traveling south for the winter season and travels through the village to say good-bye to his friends. Moomintroll is sad about his friend’s departure. Can anyone make him feel better?
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The Moomins are celebrating a major revival. These contemporary editions of the classic tales, in which Moomintroll goes on adventures with his friends and family in the winter, are a joy for all Moomin fans, as well as those just discovering this extraordinary world. Gently exploring the nature of friendship, these are picture books for all ages.
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Snow by Uri Shulevitz
Snow is a 1998 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year and a 1999 Caldecott Honor Book.
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“It’s snowing, said boy with dog.
“It’s only a snowflake,” said grandfather with beard.
No one thinks one or two snowflakes will amount to anything. Not the man with the hat or the lady with the umbrella. Not even the television or the radio forecasters. But one boy and his dog have faith that the snow will amount to something spectacular, and when flakes start to swirl down on the city, they are also the only ones who know how to truly enjoy it.
Uri Shulevitz’ playful depiction of a snowy day and the transformation of a city is perfectly captured in simple, poetic text and lively watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations.
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Out Cold by Ryan T. Higgins
#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.
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It’s wintertime in Soggy Hollow and the mice are doing all their favorite outdoor things, like ski jumping, building a snow family, and ice skating. But not Bruce. He’s inside with a cold. So the mice decide to bring the winter fun indoors! Lucky Bruce!
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I’m Going To Build A Snowman by Jashar Awan
In this sparkling picture book celebration of winter and creativity, a boy’s snow day efforts show that perfection is relative and what’s important is taking pride in what you do!
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When a little boy wakes up to see a blanket of snow covering the world outside, there’s only one thing to do: make a snowman, and not just any snowman—he wants the best snowman ever. But when his perfectly packed and powdery dreams clash with cold, slushy reality, he realizes the best snowman ever may be out of reach…but he can make his best snowman yet.
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Just One Flake by Travis Jonker
Just One Flake is a hilarious celebration of wintertime, curiosity, and outdoor play in this author-illustrated picture book debut from acclaimed creator and elementary school librarian Travis Jonker.
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It’s snowing outside! Liam rushes out into the squall, determined to catch one perfect snowflake. He tries any number of tricks to complete his mission, but each time he is thwarted.
He sticks out his tongue and looks up . . . nope. He builds a snowman, climbing up to get a little closer to the snow . . . still nope. He runs around the yard—tongue still out—because faster is better, right? Wrong! Nothing seems to work. Until, in a final leap of faith, he catches that one flake . . . in a way he never expected. And the snowflake itself is pretty unexpected too.
From librarian and picture book creator Travis Jonker comes a hilarious and satisfying story all about outdoor play and the natural world’s stunning surprises.
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Is This…..Winter? by Helen Yoon
What’s with all the blinking lights? With her trademark visual humor and comic timing, Helen Yoon takes a look at some odd winter traditions.
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High five! It’s winter! For one spirited little puppy, winter means romping in the snow, birds to chase, fragrant evergreen trees, and joy, joy, joy! Then again, winter also means . . . oddly unfriendly deer? Millions of little lights? Contorting inflatable snowmen? Wait, what? If this is all winter too, then winter is kind of . . . weird! Helen Yoon’s fresh and hilarious take on the winter season—part of a quirky new series of picture books—is a blend of bumbling affection and slack-jawed wonder.
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Love And Hugs: Winter by Tracey Colliston
Created by award-winning card artist Ginger Betty (Tracey Colliston), this series of heartfelt picture books explores the warmth and emotions of friendship and family. The perfect gift for those you love.
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Love and Hugs: Winter explores and celebrates all things wintery with a whole host of delightful new characters rendered in soft watercolors. There are winter walks, hot chocolate and log fires, being with friends, and spending time together.
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Snow by P.D. Eastman
This classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss is a delightful ode to winter. Brrrrr—it snowed! From snowball fights and skiing to fort building and snowman-making, P. D. Eastman and Roy McKie’s Snow will have young readers eager for the kind of fun only a wintry-white day can bring. Perfect for enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa, it makes an ideal gift for the holidays, and happy occasions of all kinds!
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There Was A Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow by Lucille Colandro
A wintry twist on the classic song from the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series for kids! You’ll never guess what she’ll swallow next!
There was a cold lady who swallowed some snow.
I don’t know why she swallowed some snow.
Perhaps you know.
The old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page. And this time, there’s a surprise at the end no reader will be able to guess!
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This list is absolutely endless when it comes to children’s picture books about Winter and snow, so if I kept going, this post would take 3 days to read. These are just a few of my favorites.
Children’s Beginning Reader Books About Winter & Snow
Do you have some immerging and independent readers? Then check out these fun beginning reader titles that are guaranteed to please kids on this level.
Snow Day! by Candice Ransome
The brother and sister from PUMPKIN DAY! and APPLE PICKING DAY! have woken up to a winter wonderland–it’s a snow day! Read along as they engage in favorite winter activities with their neighborhood friends on their day off from school. Easy-to-follow rhyme ensures a successful reading experience, and bright, fun art enhances the story.
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Pete The Cat Snow Daze by James Dean
In Pete the Cat: Snow Daze, school is canceled, and Pete cannot wait to play in the snow with all his friends. Imagine a day filled with snowball fights, hot chocolate, snowcats, and more. But when the next day and the day after that are all snow days, Pete comes to a sudden realization—it is possible to have too many snow days.
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Biscuit’s Snow Day Race by Alyssa Capucilli
Look, Biscuit, it’s snowing!
Snow days are snow much fun!Will Biscuit the little yellow puppy get to play in the sledding race?
For the first time, everyone’s favorite little yellow puppy stars in an I Can Read with a snow theme!
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Children’s Activities About Winter & Snow
Looking for some fun things to do after reading these awesome children’s books about Winter and snow? How about some fun activity sheets to print out and enjoy.
- Winter Activity Worksheets
- Winter Mitten Printable Book
- 25 Cool Winter Science Activities
- 10 Fun Indoor Winter Activities for Kids
- Fun Winter Activities For Toddlers
The children’s bookseller in me is having a ton of fun getting all of these resources together for my readers. Maybe someday it will be for our own grandkids, you never know.
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Do your kiddos have favorite children’s books about Winter and snow? Be sure to leave a comment with your favorites.
