There’s something enchanting about a snowy winter day! The magic becomes even more exciting when experienced through the eyes of our children. Whether you’re gazing out at a snow-covered world right now or simply dreaming of a snowy day, these books are perfect for capturing that sense of wonder and adding to the magic of the season.
Snow Is… (new!) by Laura Gehl
This heartwarming story captures the joy and wonder of a family spending a magical snow day together. Through familiar scenes that will resonate with your own cherished winter memories, the book brings the beauty of snowy adventures to life. With stunning illustrations and lyrical, poetic text, it’s a delightful read the whole family will treasure.
The Snow Thief (new!) by Alice Hemming
Our favorite silly characters are back in a new book from this fun author! Squirrel wakes up to a blanket of snow on the ground and has lots of questions about it for his friend Bird. When the snow goes missing suddenly one morning, Squirrel is sure he knows who stole it!
Blizzard by John Rocco
Based on a true story, this book is about a family living through the ups and downs of a blizzard. When a snow day turns into many days of being stuck, a young boy becomes a hero making a trip through the snow to the grocery store gathering items for his family and neighbors. This relatable book showcases the fun that snow can bring along with feelings of worry and restlessness when the snow lingers longer than expected- feelings we can all relate to!
Mice Skating by Annie Silvestro
A sweet mouse named Lucy loves winter. She loves the snow, the cold and her warm hat with the pom pom on top! She wants nothing more than for her friends to join her, but they insist on staying inside until the spring. Lucy comes up with a thoughtful solution to lure them outside and share the magic of winter with them. With stunning illustrations and heart-warming characters, this book is sure to be a favorite!
I’m Going to Build a Snowman by Jashar Awan
A young boy is thrilled to find snow outside when he wakes up one morning. He has big ideas for the perfect snowman he is going to build. When he finally gets outside and begins the process, he discovers that the perfect snowman doesn’t have to look so perfect!
A Loud Winter’s Nap by Katy Hudson
Tortoise is just trying to sleep away the winter. His forest friends keep waking him up and can’t figure out why he hates winter so much. Tortoise finally finds a spot to sleep at the top of a hill. After one joyful and accidental sled ride down the hill, he realizes winter isn’t so bad afterall! A sweet story about finding the joy in all situations!
All Right Already! By Jory John
Duck is determined to get his neighbor Bear outside and experience the magic of winter with him. Bear is not thrilled about the cold and even more bothered by his friend Duck’s persistence. These silly characters remind us that friendships can be found between even the most different of personalities and that sometimes we do things we don’t want to for the ones we love!
Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen
Mr. Magee and his dog Dee decide to learn how to ski. When they run into a moose and find themselves in a sticky situation, the very friend that causes their problem solves it for them! This light-hearted, silly, rhyming book will have readers of all ages smiling and giggling!
The Little Snowplow by Lora Koehler
Little Snowplow is the smallest truck on his roadcrew. His larger friends laugh at the thought of a truck his size being able to handle any big job. However, Little Snowplow believes in himself and as it turns out, being strong and small makes him perfect for the job when a large snowfall hits the town! A special story about self confidence and reminding readers that everyone, both big and small, can be mighty!
A Thing Called Snow by Yuval Zommer
Best friends Fox and Hare hear from a friend that snow is coming! Having never seen snow, they set out to find it, getting clues from their friends about everything that snow is. When they finally wake up to their first snowfall, they aren’t disappointed by its beauty! A charming story reminding readers of everything special that snow is!
Over and Under the Snow (non-fiction) by Kate Messner
Has your child ever asked where all their favorite animals go when it snows? This beautifully illustrated, non-fiction book tells the story of what’s happening over the snow, and what’s happening under the snow, where we cannot see.
Katy and the Big Snow (classic) by Virginia Lee Burton
This story tells the story of a strong, snowplow named Katy. When a big snow hits her town, Katy is called on by everyone in the city to help. The postman, the police officers, the airport – everyone needs Katy to save the day. Adults and children alike will love this classic and find it just as special whether it’s their first or tenth time reading it.
By Becca Thiemann and Kathleen Koester
