Looking out the window to watch tiny snowflakes drift slowly to the ground instills a sense of peace and quiet solitude. When heavy snow blankets the earth, the whole world seems to quiet down and a busy lives come to a temporary standstill. Tiny crystals accumulate on the ground delivering a much-needed respite from the daily stresses of a child's life. Kids who want to learn more about these little icy drops and why the saying goes "no two snowflakes are the same" will love reading the best children's books about snow.
A snowy fun rendition of the best-selling series about a crazy lady who swallows the most unimaginable objects. In this wintry story, the cold lady starts by swallowing some snow. True to form, she continues to ingest more ridiculous things like a pipe, a piece of coal, a hat, and other items associated with the cold weather. A fun, rhyming read-aloud that will definitely make kids giggle at the silliness of it all.
Children's Books Celebrating Snow Days
For kids, this is a most magical event when they can skip school and play with friends in the cold outdoors. They gather hats, scarves, gloves, and a few other odds and ends to make snowmen with the fresh powder. Neighborhood children join together for snowball fights and head to the best hills around for sledding. They gather supplies to build snowmen, pile mounds of fluffy white stuff and carve out forts, and plop onto their backs to make angels. Families head to the slopes for a fun day of skiing in powder. The best children's books about snow tell stories about characters to love to frolic and play all day after a big winter storm. Little ones who love to bundle up for fun outside will love reading about snow, too! Next time flakes start falling, share some fascinating facts about snow for kids that will make them pause to think about this weather event.
These stories share all the exciting activities characters enjoy after mother nature dumps a huge pile of fluffy white stuff on the ground. There are also lots of humorous, and all-too-relatable stories about the downside of playing in the icy cold outdoors. The hassle of bundling up in heavy coats, hats, gloves, and boots is a familiar experience. And then when snow still finds a way to numb fingertips and toes, the characters head indoors after just a few minutes of playing outside. All of these scenes that will drum up lots of laughs, and maybe a few groans, as the scenes that play across out across the pages seem a bit too familiar.
Wolf in the Snow
This wordless picture book, winner of the prestigious Caldecott medal, is the story of wolf cub who is lost in a snowstorm. Separated from the rest of the pack, the little straggler is at risk all alone in the cold. A little girl headed home crosses paths with the cub and does not hesitate for even a moment to usher it to safety. A heartfelt story about kindness and helping others.
The Snowy Day
A classic, Caldecott book by Ezra Jack Keats has been mesmerizing readers for decades. Perfect, simple text keeps the focus on pictures that capture the awe of a little boy who is experiencing a snowy day for the first time. Peter learns about snow as he moves through the city streets blanketed by a fresh snowfall. His sweet innocence shines when he wonders how he can keep some of this cold, frosty snow inside with him.
Snoopy's Snow Day
A novelty, shaped board book covers all the fun Snoopy and Woodstock enjoy together on a wonderful, snowy day. Lots of other Peanuts characters join in the fun as they play and build a snowman together. Sturdy pages will hold up to little fingers who will enjoy reading this story many times.
Katy and the Big Snow
This century-old story will take readers back in time to a city that comes to appreciate Katy, a female tractor who surpasses the others in her skills and fortitude. During the summer months she works tirelessly behind a bulldozer. When winter hits, she keeps the streets safe and clear by pushing a snowplow. After one particularly bad storm, all of the other bulldozers get stuck except for Katy. The humble, overlooked tractor finally gets the recognition she deserves from all the people she helps.
Hooray for Snow!
Peppa Pig fans will love this Little Golden Book featuring their favorite swine and her little brother, George. Together they go outside to enjoy a fun-filled day building the perfect snowman and playing in the cold, wintry weather. The cheerful pigs love mud puddles, but a snowy day delivers plenty of activity for these little piggies.
Snow
A Caldecott Honor Book captures the anticipation of a little boy waiting for a significant snowfall. When flurries start floating around in the air, the boy and his furry companion head outside to enjoy the winter weather. No one thinks there will be any significant accumulation, but the child will not let their doubts get in the way of his fun. Sparse text is matched with dreamy pictures of snowflakes slowly transforming the town into a winter wonderland.
Bundle Up
A darling little hippo is layering up to go outside for a fun day in the snow. Kids will laugh at all the clothing needed to keep the hippo warm. Simple math and color concepts are introduced in this board book about preparing for playing in the cold, snowy weather.
Snow!
Join a couple of darling babies as they sled down a steep hill and fly into a fresh pile of snow. Funny pictures of these two cherubs skiing, building a snowman, and just having lots of outdoor fun. All the excitement is followed by a warm bath and cozy snuggles on the couch. A short, sweet, and funny snow book for toddlers to read every winter.
Froggy Gets Dressed
Like lots of kids, Froggy pops out of bed eager to play outside in the snow. In all of his excitement, Froggy forgets to dress appropriately. His mother has to call him in repeatedly to fetch additional articles of clothing to keep him warm while playing in the cold outdoors. Like the rest of the Froggy books, this story is full of laugh out loud moments for kids who will relate to his overzealous and sometimes forgetful nature.
Biscuit's Snow Day
Kids will love to follow along with Biscuit as he heads outside to enjoy freshly fallen snow. He and his best girl enjoy all of the usual activities, like making a snowman and going sledding. And when they are cold and tired, the two head indoors for a delicious cups of hot cocoa.
A Day in the Snow with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
A delightful, tabbed board book for babies follows very hungry caterpillar as it inches its way through the snow. Toddlers will delight in watching the caterpillar build a big snowman and bask in the falling snowflakes. Each tab takes little readers to a new page with a wintry scene featuring a variety of animals playing in the snow.
Flubby Does Not Like Snow
Not everyone is thrilled when snow starts falling from the sky. Flubby the cat is perfectly happy staying indoors where it is warm and dry. But Kami wants her cat to join her outside and play in the snow. She does her best to convince him, but Flubby is not thrilled with the cold, wet stuff on the ground. This cartoon-style book with lots of narration is an excellent stepping stone for beginner readers ready to tackle books independently.
Davy in the Snow
A story of survival and courage in the middle of a big snowstorm will warm the hearts of readers. Two bunnies, Davy and Mia, head out on a journey to visit their grandparents. Snow has just fallen, so Grandpa Rabbit tells the little ones about a story from his childhood about getting lost in the wintry mix. Bits of sage advice are shared throughout this story, like what to do if you get lost in the snow. Later, when Davy and Mia venture home and lose their way, they rely on Grandpa's wise words to keep them safe until they are rescued.
Little Snowflake
An enchanting, padded book with illustrations that reflect a snowflake's journey from formation in the sky to contact with the ground below. Easy-to-follow scientific information is blended into a story about the natural world. A great little book to add to a child's winter reading collection.
Just One Flake
This funny story follows a little boy's quest to catch a snowflake. There are thousands falling from the sky and yet he can't seem to capture a single one. Readers will giggle at all the silly antics like running around with his tongue sticking out and climbing atop a snowman just to get a little higher. Eventually, in the most surprising twist of events, he manages to trap a snowflake with an unexpected result.
Just Like Snowflakes
A heartwarming book for little kids about acceptance. Snowflakes are all perfectly unique, just like people. Using this analogy throughout the story, the author encourages readers to embrace everyone and celebrate the differences that make each and every child special.
The Snowflake
A lovely story about intertwining lives of a little girl and a solitary snowflake. Wishing for a beautiful Christmas tree, a lonely child gazes around outside wondering if her dream could possibly come true. Simultaneously, a snowflake drifts down from above desperate for a perfect place to land. With some guidance, little readers can make connections between the unique nature of snowflakes and people. A simple yet moving story about belonging perfect for Christmastime reading.
Snowflakes on Our Tongues
A fun romp on the farm with animals who are energized by a big snowfall. Farmer Pumpernickel is an experienced farmer who know how to take good care of his pigs, horses, cows, and chickens. But when his back is turned and the snow starts to come down, the animals start behaving in unusual ways. They join together for a big dance snow party and turn the ordinary barnyard into chaotic revelry. Pages in the back have lots of good information about animals for kids inspired to learn more.
The Smallest Snowflake
A dreamy book about a little snowflake in search of its place in the world. While all the other crystal droplets head off to faraway places, in search of an exotic and exciting place to land, the smallest of the bunch is looking for something different. Drifting over high mountain ranges and vast oceans, the little snowflake finally arrives home. Sparse text coupled with illustrations in soft hues, this story opens the door for a conversation about belonging.
Snowflake Day!
A cute board book about a very special day for Daniel Tiger. He has a special role in his school's play, Snowflake Day! Things don't go according to plan and it's up to Daniel to save the performance. This novelty shaped book is perfect for fans of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood.
Children's Nonfiction Books About Snow
Kids who love winter weather will enjoy learning all sorts of information about snowflakes that fall from the sky. Chances are little ones have some basic knowledge, but there are lots of science lessons woven throughout the best kids' stories about snowflakes. Also, some common myths, like the belief that no two snowflakes are alike, are dispelled in some of these stories. Readers will learn that temperatures much drop to at least 32 degrees for snowflakes to fall, and that they will drift to the ground at a pace of 3 to 4 miles per hour. In addition to soaking up all the scientific facts in these non-fiction snow books, kids will enjoy reading the fun stories of characters enjoying the beauty of flakes falling from above
The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter's Wonder
A fantastic, nonfiction book about snow filled with beautiful, close-up photographs of snowflakes. A collaborative effort between a snow scientist and a nature photographer, this book is packed full of interesting information all about snowflakes. Information about the formation of snowflakes is both scientific and easy to understand for younger readers.
Snowflakes: A Pop-Up Book
A gorgeous gift book with intricate snowflakes that pop from the pages. Readers will enjoy the beautiful paper art that brings the story to life. The text follows the life of Wilson Bentley, a man who dedicated years to photographing and studying snowflakes. He is credited for most of the information that people possess today about the delicate crystals that fall when temperatures are cold.
Snowflake Bentley
A Caldecott award-winning book that chronicle the life of Wilson Bentley, a man who snowflakes and provided the foundation for everything we know about these lovely little crystals today. When he was a little boy, his parents saved up to buy him a little camera and microscope so he could pursue his hobby of studying snowflakes. For most of his life, no one else really appreciated his hard work chronicling all his photos and observations. But when he was an old man, he published a book of his findings that became a respected resource.
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