Winter can be a really beautiful time of year. (If you are like us and you live in a snowy area, you know that it can be easy to forget that when you are shoveling your driveway, or going several days without seeing the sun…). To remind us of the beauty of the winter, we like to read new winter books every year. This list includes some of our favorite new winter books for kids this year!

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The Snow Dancer

Written by Addie Boswell and illustrated by Merce Lopez

This beautiful winter kids book follows a young dancer named Sofia as she heads out on a snowy day. She enjoys the quiet all on her own, dancing across the snow to her own ballet. But when neighborhood children make their way to the park, they interrupt her peaceful dancing. Sofia befriends a young girl, and together they dance and play. The text is full of action words and sounds of winter, and the illustrations are full of kids enjoying the snowy day. Kids will want to join the characters on their snow day, and reenact the dance moves of Sofia and her new friend. The end of the book highlights the joy of relaxing after a fun and exhausting day spent out in the snow.

Raccoon’s Perfect Snowman

By Katia Wish

This winter book for kids is a tale of friendship, forgiveness, and teamwork. Raccoon takes his snowman building very seriously, and he practices all winter long in order to create the perfect snowmen. When his friends decide that they want to build snowmen too, he offers to show them how. But in his quest to create perfect snowmen, he forgets to share with his friends. In the end, he learns that perfection won’t make him happy if he is all alone. This sweet story is accompanied by fun illustrations full of creative snow creatures. Kids will be inspired to create their own snowmen with the tips shared by Raccoon.

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Snow Friends

Written by Margery Cuyler and illustrated by Will Hillenbrand

This sweet story of snowy day adventures follows a little dog named Oscar who can’t contain his excitement. When his boy Matt decides he isn’t ready to take him for a walk, Oscar runs out on his own for a day of snowy fun. Along the way, he makes a new friend, and does lots of the snowy activities that kids enjoy. When Matt realizes that Oscar is gone, he heads out to find him, and is drawn into the snowy fun, making a new friend as well. The gentle illustrations feature all kinds of snow day fun, and highlight the love between the dogs and their kids.

If Winter Comes, Tell It I’m Not Here

By Simona Ciraolo

This story follows a young boy as he experiences the changing seasons. When his sister tells him to enjoy the summer because winter will be dark and gray, he is afraid of what the winter will bring. He keeps an eye out for signs of winter and dreads the gray season ahead. But he soon learns that winter can be fun too. The story is accompanied by illustrations in a muted color palette that highlight the fun of winter, and the signs that the seasons are changing.

Small Walt Spots Dot

Written by Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marc Rosenthal

This book follows Walt and Gus as they head out on a snowy day to plow and salt. But along the way, they find a dog who is running loose. With the help of a friendly police officer, Gus tries to catch the dog and get him to safety. In the end, Walt saves the day, and the dog ends up right where he should be. The text uses lots of short sentences, with some rhyming words sprinkled throughout. The story is accompanied by cute illustrations of the adorable Walt and the dog they are trying to rescue. Kids will love watching the little plow work, as well as the sweet ending of the story.

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A Polar Bear in the Snow

Written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Shawn Harris

This beautifully illustrated book follows a white polar bear as it wakes up in the snow and wanders through the white landscape. The cut paper illustrations are mostly made up of white, gray and blue, highlighting the starkness of the Arctic world. The text in the book is minimal with only a little text on each page. The illustrations tell the story, showing the polar bear walking, swimming, and climbing in his wintry world. Kids and adults will both love exploring the detailed illustrations, and may be inspired to try out their own snowy collages.

What are your favorite new winter books for kids? Share in the comments below!

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