Snowy Days Book List
Here are some of our favorite wintery books books to read alongside your Snowy Days Sensory Kit. We hope they bring joy as we enter the winter season ❄️.
Books for ages 0-3
Snowballs is the sweet tale of a family of snow people built using household items. Beautifully illustrated with real photos, this book is fun to read with little ones as they pick out items they recognize from the real world.
Jan Brett’s books are like a cozy, Nordic hug. The Mitten is the story of animals who snuggle into a lost mitten to keep warm. A sweet story, complemented by beautiful illustrations, The Mitten is a must read during the winter months.
As we said above, Jan Brett’s books are perfect for cultivating a cozy winter mood. In The Hat, a little hedgehog gets caught in some laundry and does his best to convince his barnyard friends that sock hats are both fashion and function.
Follow two red birds as they explore the winter forest. With sweet illustrations and a message about the uniqueness of nature, No Two Alike is a wonderful winter book for little readers.
This classic read follows Peter as he explores a snowy wonderland. This is such a nostalgic read! With eye-catching illustrations it is sure to be a family favorite.
The First Day of Winter is a counting book about getting ready for colder weather. A sweet and simple book to read as colder temperatures set in.
Books for ages 3-6
What antics do snowmen get up to after the sun goes down? This book spins a delightful story of a group of playful snowmen as they go on adventures after everyone is asleep.
Through it’s rhythmic text, The Jacket I Wear in the Snow teaches descriptive words as the child in the story puts on winter items of clothing and then takes them off. This is a great read for teaching sequencing!
With stunning illustrations, Over and Under the Snow shows readers how animals spend the winter when the forest seems asleep. After reading this book, I always want to bundle up and go for a walk in the woods.
Trying to each win the town snowman contest, Clayton and Desmond find that building a snowman alone is hard work. As they realize they are unable to achieve their goal alone, they join forces and learn the value of teamwork and friendship.
We love how this book beautifully showcases the transition of seasons. With captivating illustrations, this is one of our favorites to read to celebrate each season and what changes it brings.
