There’s no better way to embrace quiet snow-blanketed days with little ones than by diving into fabulous winter-themed books that capture the magic of this enchanting time of year. So when your fingers and toes are too cold to stay outside, grab a cup of hot cocoa, snuggle up under a warm blanket, and explore these timeless winter books and crafts for children that promise to spark joy and creativity.
The Very Best Winter Books
A Loud Winter’s Nap by Katy Hudson
A Loud Winter’s Nap is the perfect book to remind us of the joys that only winter can bring: sledding and skating. You can pair this book with making Paper Snowflakes: A classic craft to express creativity while learning about symmetry.
Brave Irene by William Steig
Brave Irene is a story your children will want to read every winter that delivers the mighty message of persisting even when life seems to be pushing us backwards. This book pairs well with making a Winter Ice Sculpture.
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
This book reminds us that wintertime is the perfect season to get quiet and pay attention. After reading this classic story, get out your paints and paint a wintery landscape or the winter moon.
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
The Snowy Day is a classic story that reminds us nothing lasts forever and we can’t keep even the most spectacular of days. After reading, use bubble tape, cotton balls and glue to make a snowy landscape for Peter in this classic Snowy Day craft. Or get messy with a STEM project making Magic Snowballs.
Snowballs by Lois Ehlert
Snowballs will inspire you to build your most creative snowman. No snow? Make your own Found Object Snowman. Just cut out a paper snowman and have your kiddos decorate it with objects found in your house.
Winter Drawing
Here are the perfect winter drawing videos for day when your snowed in and need a break from skating and sledding.
Hoping this collection of the the best books about winter for children brings you and your little snow adventurers an avalanche of joy!
