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10 wonderful picture books for winter

waiting-for-winter

Waiting for Winter by Sebastian Meschenmoser (2009).

This one manages to be beautiful and hilarious at the same time.

 

 

a-penguin-story

A Penguin Story by Antoinette Portis (2008).

The pop of orange amidst all that white snow!!

 

 

the-lion-and-the-bird

The Lion and the Bird by Marianne Dubuc (2014).

Ah. This book. Good in every way and about wintering with a new friend.

 

herecomesjackfrost

Here Comes Jack Frost by Kazuno Kohara (2009).

A boy chases Jack Frost, frolicking until the first bud of spring arrives.

 

the-snow-girl

The Snow Girl retold by Robert Giraud, illustrated by Hélène Muller (2014).

A favorite story, a wonderful retelling.

 

fox'sgarden

Fox’s Garden by Princesse Camcam.

An absolute favorite of 2014. Kindness warms the cold.

 

over-and-under-the-snow

Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal (2011).

Full of beautiful contrasts that encourage both science and imagination.

 

owl-moon

Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, illustrated by John Schoenherr (1987).

A classic (the classic?) winter picture book.

 

 

making-a-friend

Making a Friend by Alison McGhee, illustrations by Marc Rosenthal (2011).

“What you love will always be with you.” Let the tears commence.

 

red-sled

Red Sled by Lita Judge (2011).

A book to read over and over again, not unlike a sleigh ride.

 

 

These are my favorite wintry picture books, please tell me yours!