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Winter Tales to Warm Your Heart!

Stories for young children that celebrate and explore the cold season of winter.

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  • A wintery picture book about a snow kid finding out what it means to be themself!
    Book, 2025New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2025. — JP Sima
  • Join Penelope Rex and her pet - Mittens, the saber tooth cat - as they prepare to play in the snow.
    Book, 2025Los Angeles : Disney-Hyperion, 2025. — JP Higgi
  • Wolf wants to win the sled race. He loves winning. Otto wants to win, too. Wally Mammoth is . . . not so sure. Otto and Wolf both really want to win, but sweet Wally is happy as long as everyone has fun.
    Book, 2025New York, NY : Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2025. — JP Tabor
  • Inspired by the popular song by JUNO Award–winning musician Meaghan Smith, capturing the wonder of a snow day.
    Book, 2025Halifax, NS : Nimbus Publishing, 2025. — JP Smith
  • Amos McGee, the friendly zookeeper, loves spending time with his good friends no matter the season. But when overnight a surprise snowfall blankets the town in fluffy white, what shall his lovable squad of animals do? Visit Amos and play in the…
    Book, 2025New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2025. — JP Stead
  • Join Bear and his best friend Bird, as they embark on their next exciting adventure as the forest turns to snow and ice and they must prepare for their winter sleep.
    Book, 2024New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2024. — JP Lambe
  • Jewellike die-cuts revealing the colors of the season against soft painterly backgrounds, captures the light of winter skies and lengthening days, the glow of candle and hearth, and the heart’s yearning for spring’s return.
    Book, 2024Somerville, MA : Candlewick Studio, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2024. — JP Becke
  • Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time it's winter! But squirrel has never seen snow before. Will he like it? You bet he will! Except, just as Squirrel starts to get used to the snow, it disappears. Is there a snow thief on the loose?
    Book, 2024Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, 2024. — JP Hemmi
  • A beautiful picture book with rhyming text introducing babies to snowy animals and their whimsical winter wonderland home.
    Book, 2024New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2024. — JP Weera
  • Amazing Machines: Shiny Snow Machines follows Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit as they wrap up warm and explore things that go in the snow!
    Book, 2024New York, NY : Kingfisher, 2024. — JP Mitto
  • Why Does It Snow?

    Weather With the Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Diaz, Joanne Ruelos
    Learn why it snows with the help of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
    Book, 2024New York : World of Eric Carle, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2024. — JP Diaz
  • Book, 2023New York : Simon Spotlight, 2023. — JE Gehl
  • Perfect for kids aged 4-8 comes a stunning picture book about persistence, being creative in the garden, and adapting to a new place. When Amina moves from the Caribbean to a new snowy home, she is determined to find a way to make her favorite…
    Book, 2025Vancouver : Greystone Kids, 2025. — JP Marsh
  • Join this unlikely pair as they spend a special, snowy day together and discover that the best birthday gift anyone could ask for is what they already have: friendship.
    Book, 2025New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2025. — JP Pizzo
  • A diverse cast of children and pets spend an adventurous snowy day together in this cozy wintertime board book. Is there anything better than waking up next to your furry best friend? Together, child and puppy pals put on their winter gear: jackets…
    Book, 2023New York : Little Simon, 2023. — JP Elys
  • The big moment is here--the start of the first winter games! Owl hasn't trained at all but she's not worried! She's always the best at everything without having to train or practice. Her natural talent and confidence are enough--or so she thinks.
    Book, 2025North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Editions, 2025. — JP Hudso
  • Paddington decides to build an igloo as a surprise for everyone, thinking it will be the perfect place to enjoy their hot chocolate and keep warm during the fair. But he forgets to put in a door and gets stuck inside! Poor Paddington – will anyone…
    Book, 2025London : HCCB HarperCollins Children's Books, 2025. — JP Gerli
  • On a snowy day, while the other children play together, Patrick sits alone, but he isn’t really alone. His imaginary friend, Billy Whiskers, is always there. But with the help of Billy Whiskers, Patrick finds the courage to take a new adventure and…
    Book, 2025Beverly, MA : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2025. — JP Litch
  • A winter story about a brother and sister and the simple beauty of their neighbourhood outdoor rink, inspired by the author's hometown of St. Stephen, New Brunswick.
    Book, 2024Halifax, NS : Nimbus Publishing, 2024. — JP Butto
  • From Hanukkah and Kwanzaa to Christmas and Valentine’s Day, get in the spirit of the season with this joyful rhyming follow-up to It’s Fall!
    Book, 2024New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2024. — JP Kuril