15 Winter Wonderland Board Books
Today I’m sharing a list of board books, 15 Winter Wonderland Board Books, in fact! Not something I do very often, and yet board books are so important for the tiniest of readers! At our library, board books are one the highest circulating collections. Most likely, because they don’t take a long time to read. You can read most of them in just a couple of minutes. And they’re pretty small, which means you can fill a bag with a LOT of board books.
I can talk about how important read aloud is to little ones. But I’ve done that before – in fact, I have a 26-post series about it! Let’s just say that reading aloud is one of the most important things you can do with a baby. And having a rotating collection of books keeps caregivers engaged with reading and allows littles ones even more experiences with vocabulary, illustrations, and how language works. So, stop by your local librayr and pick up a few of these winter wonderland books to share wiht your little one!
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15 Winter Wonderland Board Books
Hello World! Arctic Animals
by Jill McDonald
Toddlers can learn all about the lives of Arctic animals in the popular Hello, World! board book series, with easy-to-understand facts about how these incredible animals eat, sleep, camouflage, and stay warm in such a cold environment.
Bear Snores On
by Karma Wilson
In a cave in the woods,
in his deep, dark lair,
through the long, cold winter
sleeps a great brown bear.
One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear’s cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on!
See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guests—all of them having a party without him!
The Itsy Bitsy Snowmen
by Jeffrey Burton, illustrated by Sanja Rescek
The itsy bitsy snowman went sledding into town,
looking at the snowflakes softly falling down.
Out came his friends to lend a happy hand.
And everything was perfect in his winter wonderland.
Little ones will love this fresh winter spin on a classic nursery rhyme, as one little snowman sleds through a winter wonderland.
Little Owl’s Snow
by Divya Srinivasan
Winter’s almost here! says Little Owl, as he observes leaves falling, animal friends hibernating, and a chill from his feathers to his feet. And just as he and his friend racoon are watching their breath make fog in the cold air, it happens: Snow! Here is the perfect follow-up to Little Owl’s Night and Little Owl’s Day, and a wonderful introduction to the changing of the seasons!
No Two Alike
by Keith Baker
No two snowflakes are alike,
almost, almost . . .
but not quite.
Follow a pair of birds on a snowflake-filled journey though a gorgeous winter landscape to explore how everything everywhere is wonderfully unique–from branches and leaves to forests and trees to friends and loved ones.
Polar Bear Night
by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Stephen Savage
One keen, clear night, a polar bear cub wakes inside her warm den. Something in the moonlit stillness quietly beckons. What is it?The little cub sets out for the snow and sky and sea and ice, and the moon follows.So begins a magical journey through a starlit world filled with love and wonder. Soothing words and luminous pictures make this nighttime tale as comforting as a goodnight kiss.
Red Sled
by Lita Judge
In this almost wordless story, a host of woodland creatures take a child’s sled for a nighttime joy ride. Their whimsical ride is gorgeously depicted in bold watercolor, complemented by humorous expressions and pitch-perfect sound effects. With a timeless tone and classic characters, Red Sled is a wintertime favorite for parents and little ones alike.
Snowmen At Night
by Carolyn Buehner, illustrated by Mark Buehner
Snowmen at Night reveals a wonderful wintertime secret–when we are sleeping, the snowmen are out playing! This exuberant, rhyming tale continues to delight young toddlers, as well as older readers, in a format that’s just right for little hands.
The Snowy Day
by Ezra Jack Keats
In 1962, a little boy named Peter put on his snowsuit and stepped out of his house and into the hearts of millions of readers. Universal in its appeal, this story beautifully depicts a child’s wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. The quiet fun and sweetness of Peter’s small adventures in the deep, deep snow is perfect for reading together on a cozy winter day.
Winter Babies
by Kathryn O. Galbraith, illustrated by Adela Pons
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Spirited, rhyming text and colorful, graphic art introduce an energetic cast of babies having an action-packed day of play in the park on a cheerful winter day.
Winter Dance
by Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated Richard Jones
Snow is coming, and it’s time to get ready! The squirrel gathers nuts, the geese soar south, and the snowshoe hare puts on its new white coat. But what should the fox do? Each animal advises the fox that its own plan is best, but the fox thinks otherwise—yet it’s not until he meets a golden-eyed friend that he finds the perfect way to celebrate the snowfall.
Winter Is Here
by Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek
Snow falls, animals burrow, and children prepare for the wonders winter brings. Caldecott Medalist and award-winning author Kevin Henkes’s striking text introduces basic concepts of language and the unique beauty of the winter season. Laura Dronzek’s expressive paintings beautifully capture the joyful wonders of winter.
One Comment
WendyW
These are all adorable!! I’ll have to check these out, I have a couple of nieces who are almost the right age for these.