Six Books to Celebrate Winter

I have said before that fall is my favorite, and it is....but winter is a VERY CLOSE second.   

There is so much to LOVE about this season.  The beauty of a snowy day, gently falling snowflakes, holidays, cozy warm fires, smells, food....... So. Many. Things to adore.  This time of year just makes me happy, and I enjoy sharing that happiness with my students.  One of the best ways to pass along appreciation for winter is to read aloud some fantastic books that celebrate the season.  

Below are SIX books that make PERFECT read alouds to honor the best season of the year. 

The Snowy Day  by Ezra Jack Keats (Prek-2)

This is a classic book all ages can love!  Follow a young boy as he explores the wonder of a snowy day.  The contemporary illustrations and vivid text has made this book iconic.  In January of 2020, New York Public Library reported The Snowy Day was the #1 checked out book in it's 125 year history. 

The Snow Tree by Caroline Repchuk

I adore this book.  The story is heartwarming and the illustrations (with texture) are gorgeous and sure to delight all readers.  Follow a young cub as he wakes up to a wintry world of white and wonders where the colors have gone.  A host of woodland animals help him find the lost colors, only to create a beautiful symbol of the winter season. 

Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin

This is a book that is perfect for holidays, snow days.....or any day for that matter.  Follow along with a Vermont boy, Wilson Bentley, in this Caldecott Medal winning picture book as he shares his fascination with snowflakes. 

The Mitten by Jan Brett

I first heard this book when I took my son to a local story time, and I fell in love!  This bestselling classic is a charming story about a host of woodland animals crawling into a lost mitten.  It is sure to delight all readers!

Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner

Have you ever wondered what snowmen do at night? Follow a long with this frosty, fun tale to find out the secret life of snowmen! 

How to Catch a Snowman by Adam Wallace

Get ready for snow much fun as you travel through a winter wonderland.  There will be running, skating, bouncing and LOTS of traps as you try to catch that pesky snowman!  If this is fun for your young readers, make sure you check out the companion books--How to Catch an Elf and How to Catch a Gingerbread Man!

For more books to celebrate winter check out this list from We are Teachers and PBS Kids!