Curl up on the couch or snuggle while tucking your little ones into bed and read these wonderfully heartwarming winter stories.
Published: January 9, 2025
By: Gabby Bass-Butler
Board Books (Ages 0–3)
– Bundle Up, Little Pup by Dori Elys
This board book is perfect for cozying up with a furry friend! Teach your little one about winter gear such as hats and mittens as they dress up their dogs for a fun day in the snow.
– Winter Babies by Kathryn O. Galbraith
This board book features babies getting ready for winter! It has rhyming text that pairs well with the art style and shows all the fun your little one could have on a winter day!
Picture Books (Ages 2–6)
– William’s Winter Nap by Linda Ashman
Winter is coming and that means it is time for animals to hibernate. Join William as he gets ready to take a winter nap, but a bunch of wintery critters keep knocking on his door wanting to join him. But what happens when there is a knock on the door and a bear wants to join? Will there be enough to fit in his bed in his cozy cabin? Not only does this book have delightful illustrations but it is great for learning how to count with some fun suspense and humor!
– Ten Ways to Hear Snow by Cathy Camper
One winter morning, Lina walks to see her grandmother’s house. She takes in her surroundings of snowmen and ice on her walk; she discovers all the ways to hear snow.
– A Pinecone! by Helen Yoon
This is a hilarious story about a girl and her love for pinecones. On a walk with her dad and dog, a little girl picks up a pinecone, and oh wait—there are more pinecones. She wants to collect them all and plans to while her distracted dad is busy wrangling their dog!
– A Cozy Winter Day by Eliza Wheeler 
Cozy up with the animals of Acorn Village for a cozy winter day in this sweet picture book! Readers will enjoy the fun illustrations in this one as they read about the animals having a fun day filled with baking, building blocks, outdoor activities, and more!
Early Readers/Graphic Novels (Ages 7–10)
– Ana & Andrew: Snow Day by Christine Platt
Join Ana and Andrew in another adventure on a snowy day! School’s canceled so Ana and Andrew play in the snow, and they try to make snow cream. These books are great for a reluctant reader or a reader looking to ease into chapter books.
– Beak & Ally 4: Snowbirds by Norm Feuti
This early graphic novel is full of humor and fun illustrations. Beak is so excited about winter, but Ally informs him not much changes in the swamp, except for the snowbirds who are migrating from the north. At first Beak is excited, but as some visitors overstay their welcome, Beak may have to be brave to speak up and use his voice.
– Fox vs. Winter by Corey R. Tabor
It is wintertime and all of Fox’s friends have gone. Fox tries to enjoy the winter alone but when nothing goes as planned, he decides to fight winter. Which Fox realizes may also not be the best plan.
Chapter books (Ages 8–12)
– Winterhouse by Ben Guterson
For the fantasy kid who loves a bit of mystery, check out this trilogy! Elizabeth’s aunt & uncle ship her off to Winterhouse Hotel—which turns out to be magic and full of secrets. When she finds a book of magical puzzles in the library, she uncovers a mystery and realizes she may be the only person who holds the key to solving it all.
– Greenglass House by Kate Milford
A fun winter-ready set in another mysterious hotel! Milo is the son of the innkeeper at Greenglass House and expects another quiet winter at the inn. But one night, the guest bell keeps ringing, and the inn is filled with interesting guests! When things start going missing, Milo, with the help of the cook’s daughter, Meddy, must figure out the mysteries surrounding Greenglass House.
Nonfiction (Ages 7–12)
– A Winter Treasure of Recipes, Crafts, and Wisdom: Little Homesteader by Angela Ferraro Fanning
This book is a great nonfiction book with wonderful illustrations and facts about all things winter. Learn what produce is in season, as well as winter recipes like easy homemade bread or cocoa. You can also learn about winter wildlife and spotting animal tracks. In addition to that, there are tons of fun crafts perfect for kids to do this season. If you like this book, check out the other season books in the Little Homesteader series.
– Forest Club Winter: A Season of Activities, Crafts, and Exploring Nature by Kris Hirschmann With sweet illustrations and text, this book is filled with activities and crafts to do with your kids in nature! Show that winter has its own beauty as well and there is much to see and explore!
– Winter Tales: Stories & Folktales from Around the World by Dawn Casey
Staying indoors? Cozy up with these winter folktales from various cultures and heritages such as Russia, Scotland, and Siberia. This has beautiful artwork to pair with its stories as it highlights tales such as “The Nutcracker” and “The Snow Queen.”