Walk and See Opposites by Rosalind Beardshaw
(Infant, Toddler)
Little ones can enjoy this adorably illustrated opposites book that showcases many fun things to do in wintertime as we follow two children on their walk in the country. ▸ Get it at the Library
Best in Snow by April Pulley Sayre (Toddler, Preschool)
This non-fiction book is just right for the preschool aged crowd. Beautiful photographs showcase the beauty of snow and the fascinating winter water cycle, celebrating snowfall and the amazing science behind it. ▸ Get it at the Library
Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner (Preschool)
On a ski trip through the woods with her father, a young girl learns all about the creatures who make their homes under the snow during the long winter months. It includes facts about all kinds of small mammals who live in colder climates like Alaska and has a list of books for further readings for families who want to know more.▸ Get it at the Library
Sizing Up Winter by Lizann Flatt (Preschool)
The natural world, filled with our everyday plants and animals, is jam-packed with numbers, patterns, and shapes. In this book, children will learn concepts related to time and measurement as they answer playful questions posed by the text. ▸ Get it at the Library
The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter’s Wonder! by Mark Cassino (Preschool)
In this book, children and adults alike will learn all about how snowflakes form and the different shapes and patterns that they come in. You can read the broad level text for younger children or go into a deeper dive for older children. It also provides some instruction on how to catch and examine your own snow crystals. ▸ Get it at the Library
Arctic Lights, Arctic Nights by Debbie S. Miller (Preschool, School Aged)
Best shared in a one-on-one or small group read, this book describes the unique light phenomena experienced in the Alaskan Arctic and the various ways that animals adapt to the temperature and daylight changes each month of the year. Illustrated with gorgeous acrylic paintings by Alaska artist Jon Van Zyle. ▸ Get it at the Library
These resources were recommended by Samantha Blanquart, an Early Literacy Outreach Librarian with Ready to Read Resource Center. Visit their website for more info about early literacy or to check out one of their reading kits for young children.
Imagination Library Picks:
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats (Toddler, Preschool)
No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than The Snowy Day. Universal in its appeal, the story has become a favorite of millions, as it reveals a child’s wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever.
The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day. ▸ Get it at the Library
Shh! Bears Sleeping by David Martin (Preschool)
A lilting read-aloud text and stunning pictures combine to make an irresistibly appealing picture book that follows these fascinating animal friends through the cycle of the year. A page of facts about bears will answer young readers’ questions as they begin to explore the wonders of the natural world. ▸ Get it at the Library
