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Books that celebrate winter

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Ten Ways to Hear Snow by Cathy Camper

How many ways can you hear snow? Join Lina as she journeys to her grandmother's home and notices the many sounds of snow along the way.

Snow Doves by Nancy Hartry

Experience the wonder of snow through Sami, a newcomer to a snowy climate, as his neighbour Joy teaches him how much fun a day spent in the snow can be in this wordless picture book.

All Right Already!: A Snowy Story by Jory John 

Duck is excited to get outside and play in the snow, but Bear is not. He would rather stay inside where it’s warm and cozy. Can Duck change Bear’s mind about winter fun?

Snow Sisters! by Kerri Kokias

These two sisters are as unique as the snowflakes they play in. Told in parallel stories, poetic text describes different ways the same snowy day can be enjoyed.

Luke and Lottie: Winter Is Here! by Ruth Wielockx

Geared towards younger readers, this book celebrates the rituals of getting ready to go outside on cold days and all the different ways to play in the snow.

Snowy Race by April Jones Prince

During a winter snowstorm, a girl and her father take a ride in their big snowplow. Why are they racing? What is the rush? There’s a warm, surprise ending to this rhyming story.

When Winter Comes: Discovering Wildlife in Our Snowy Woods by Aimée M. Bissonette

The woods are not empty in winter, but it can be hard to imagine what lies beneath the cold, white snow. Learn about the hidden side of nature that comes out during winter.

Some Snow Is by Ellen Yeomans

Lyrical verse and beautiful visuals show the surprise, fun, and beauty of a snowy winter adventure taken by three friends.

Snow Much Fun! by Nancy Siscoe

There are so many things to do in the snow. Follow along with these adorable hand-crafted characters as they have a wonderful wintery time together.

Snow Falls by Kate Gardner

Journey through the season of winter and observe the hidden stories within the illustrations of Snow Falls.

 

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