Winter and Snow Picture Books   

Aragorn, Jane Winter Harvest

A young girl feeds a family of deer in the winter. Her reward is an impressive display as the deer dance and romp in the snow. The tables are turned during the morning hours, when the deer watch the little girl and her family work and play, before the deer disappear slowly into the woods . . . until nightfall, when they will return.

Brennan, Linda Flannel Kisses

Kids bundle into snowsuits and race outside into a sparkling world of white. Almost as much fun as playing in the snow is coming back indoors to toast toes in front of the fire and share a story before snuggling into bed. As cozy as soft flannel sheets, here is a joyful celebration of childhood - and the perfect snowy day.

Carlstrom, Nancy Goodbye, Geese

The days grow colder, the nights a little longer, and a father and child bid farewell to a passing autumn. A new season is upon them, and together they discover the many mysteries the coming winter has in store.

Carr, Jan Frozen Noses

Hang on to your hat! Take a bouncing, bumpy ride down a snow-packed hill, a slippery slide across a frozen lake, and finally, curl up with a snug blanket and a warm mug of cocoa for a much-deserved rest. Jan Carr's bright and lively poem and Dorothy Donohue's bold and energetic art celebrate the thrills and spills of wintertime.

Downing, Julie White Snow, Blue Feather

In this lovely book, Julie Downing creates a snowy day adventure, filled with simple, sweet surprises. Her observant narrative and scenes that sparkle with the colors of winter celebrate a young child's accomplishments and generosity while delighting in the wonderful discoveries that are waiting outdoors.

Evans, Lezlie Snow Dance

School's canceled, there's fresh snow on the ground - it's a snow day! Build a snowman, have a snowball fight, go sledding and cheer! Snow Dance is a lively and exuberant celebration of one of the most anticipated days of the year!

Fleming, Denise Time To Sleep

A chill is in the air and Bear knows it's time for winter nap. But first, she must tell Snail. And Snail must tell Skunk. And Skunk must tell Turtle. Each animal who tries to put off going to sleep just a little longer sees, smells, hears or tastes the signs of the impending season. Finally, Ladybug rushes off to tell Bear - already sound asleep in her cave - the exciting news

Florian, Douglas A Winter Day

Snow and sun, skating and snowballs, pancakes and a warm fire - a child's perfect day. In simple words and loving pictures, Douglas Florian recreates a favorite winter experience to read and remember all year long.

George, Lindsay In The Snow: Who's Been Here?

It's winter in the woods. Come follow the snow-covered trail with William and Cammy. Clue after clue tells them what bird or animal has been there before and left its trace behind. Join them for another journey of discovery in this intriguing companion book to In the Woods: Who's Been Here?

Good, Elaine White Wonderful Winter

Snowflakes, Christmas dinner with cousins, and freshly baked bread all belong to this rural child's winter days. Informative and involving, White Wonderful Winter invites all readers into its world of beauty and warmth.

Gundersheimer, Karen Happy Winter

In this celebration of the frosty cold, a little girl tells of the happy winter things she does with her younger sister. Karen Gundersheimer's full-color pictures and sprightly text will appeal to everyone who loves winter and its simple pleasures.

Hader, Berta The Big Snow

It might have been hard for the birds and animals of the hillside to survive when the Big Snow came if their good friends, who lived in the little stone house, had not remembered to put food out for them. This book was awarded the Caldicott Medal in 1949

Iwamo, Kazuo Fourteen Forest Mice and the Winter Sledding Day

The Woodmouse family can hardly wait for the blizzard to end so they can try out the new sleds Grandpa has made for everyone!

Knotts, Howard The Winter Cat

A wild grey cat finally lets himself be tamed as the snow falls and the weather gets colder. If you enjoy this book, you may like its companion book, The Summer Cat.

Palazzo-Craig, Janet Max and Maggie In Winter

Join Max and Maggie Mouse as Maggie teaches Max to ski - with some very exciting results. And leave it to the nice mice to think of a way to always remember a special winter day spent creating a very special snowman friend. Other Max and Maggie books continue their adventures all year round.

Poydar, Nancy Snip, Snip…Snow!

What could be more boring than winter with no snow? Sophie makes her own paper snowflakes while she waits for real snow to fall. Directions for making snowflakes out of paper are included in this exuberant tribute to the joys of snow

Rockwell, Anne The First Snowfall

In bold, full-color paintings and a short, simple text, Anne and Harlow Rockwell capture the special magic of a child's day in a snow-covered world

Stewart, Paul A Little Bit of Winter

Every year when the days grow colder, Hedgehog settles in for a long sleep until spring arrives. His friend, Rabbit, tries to save him a piece of winter, so he'll know what winter feels like. Chris Riddell's charming illustrations and the simple and gentle friendship of these two memorable creatures is sure to warm young readers' hearts.

Tresselt, Alvin White Snow, Bright Snow

All the wonder and delight a child feels in a snowfall is caught in the pages of this book: the frost ferns on the window sill, the snow man in the yard and the mystery and magic of a new white world. This book was awarded the Caldicott Medal in 1948.

Van Laan, Nancy When Winter Comes

What happens to fish, flowers, field mice, and other living things when ponds freeze and the air turns blustery? Walk with a curious child and his parents as winter's first snow falls and find out . .

Watson, Wendy Has Winter Come?

This story of a woodchuck family's preparations for their long winter sleep invites young readers to share with them the joys of the new season. Outside, as the first snowflakes start to fall, the woodchucks gather acorns and walnuts and sunflower seeds. Inside, there are cozy pleasures: hot cider and roasted pears; the fragrance of pine cones burning as the family gathers by the fire to listen to Father's stories; later, warm beds and starry dreams. Every page is a celebration of the enjoyment of the turning season.

Wellington, Monica Bunny's First Snowflake

In this getting-ready-for-winter board book, a bunny is thrilled by the sight of a snowflake and the prospect of winter and watches as other animals prepare for the cold. The simple text - only about eight words per page - conveys the excitement and urgency of winter's approach, and the bright, boldly colored illustrations collect more and more snowflakes as the story progresses

Willard, Nancy A Starlit Somersault Downhill

In this fanciful tale, a brown bear invites a rabbit to join him for a long winter nap. But the rabbit decides to rejoin the wide-awake world outside and tumbles merrily "in starlit somersaults downhill". Newbery Medalist Nancy Willard's lyrical rhymes are captured in glorious watercolor scenes by Caldecott Honor artist Jerry Pinkney.