We had our first snow flurries of the season, which means hot chocolate and winter-themed books by the fire! There’s nothing better than cuddling under a cozy blanket on the couch together for a fun read-aloud session.
From board books to picture books to early readers, here are our best winter books for kids.
Even if you don’t live in a snowy climate, these winter books can teach your children new vocabulary and get you both excited for a new season!
Head over to the library, and check out these titles — sorted alphabetically by book title! (Reminder: Rolling Prairie Readers uses affiliate links at no additional cost to you. You can see our full disclosure policy here.)
Carl’s Snowy Afternoon
by Alexandra Day
Duck & Goose: It’s Time for Christmas
by Tad Hills
Elmer in the Snow
by David McKee
First Snow
by Bernette Ford
First Snow
by Kim Lewis
How Do You Know It’s Winter?
by Allan Fowler
The Jacket I Wear in the Snow
by Shirley Neitzel
Katy and the Big Snow
by Virginia Lee Burton
Little Blue Truck’s Christmas
by Alice Schertle
Ready for Winter
by Marthe Johnson
Secrets of Winter (a Shine-a-Light Book)
by Carron Brown & Georgina Tee
Snow
by Marion Dane Bauer
Snow
by Uri Schulevitz
Snow
by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Snowballs
by Lois Ehlert
Snow Day
by Betsy Maestro
Snow Day
by Daniel Peddle
Snowflakes
by Martha E. H. Rustad
The Snowy Day
by Ezra Jack Keats
Winter is Here
by Kevin Henkes
After playing outside and warming up with a few good books, my girls LOVED this winter-themed art invitation. We brought in fresh snow (crushed ice could also work well if you’re not in a snowy climate) and used watercolors to create interesting designs. I went out for more snow frequently throughout the morning as it melted, creating some really unique patterns!
