Storytime Theme: Ice
Alright, it’s been a few weeks, but I’m back to offering some great books for storytime! What I love about this type of post is that it works equally as well for children’s librarians and preschool teachers as it does for homeschool families and families just interested in reading more! It’s a win-win-win!
Today, I’m sharing 9 storytime books about ice. A theme that was a little more difficult to put together, so I pulled from a variety of directions – ice skating, glaciers, ice cubes, animal and people that live in icy places, Zamboni, and of course, ice cream. Whether you’re focusing on a more science and nature themed program or looking for fun books about the cold, I’m sure you’ll find something you like in this list! And don’t forget, before heading out into the cold, check out my storytime books all about mittens!
Storytime Theme: Ice
- Bunnies on Ice by Johanna Wright
- Duck Skates by Lynne Berry, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata
- Glacier on the Move by Elizabeth Rusch, illustrated by Alic Brereton
- Ice Boy by David Ezra Stein
- If You Were a Penguin by Wendell and Florence Minor
- I’m Cool by Kate and Jim McMullan
- Mama, Do You Love Me? by Barbara M. Joosse, illustrated by Barbara Lavallee
- Should I Share My Ice Cream? by Mo Willems
- Way Up in the Arctic by Jennifer Ward, illustrated by Kenneth Spengler
Songs
- I Wanna Drive the Zamboni – Martin Zellar
Can you believe there’s a whole song about driving a Zamboni? This is the perfect song for an “ice” themed storytime! - The Walrus Washes His Winter Coat – Jbrary
I can’t offer a storytime theme without including a Jbrary song. - Two Little Penguins – Sunflower Storytime
This is a great fingerplay to practice fine motor skills!
Activities
- Use a drinking straw to create an ice skate that kids can decorate! – Krokotak
- Cotton Ball Penguin, probably one of the easier crafts for young kids to try – Easy Peasy and Fun
- Puffy Paint Ice Cream Cones -, a fun way to paint in 3D – Crafty Morning
