We were blessed with the magic of a white Christmas this year, so I’m in hte mood to share some beautiful winter picture books! Here’s some of my family’s favorite winter picture books that celebrate the beauty of snowy winter wonderlands.
A lovely poem by Robert Frost with serene illustrations by Susan Jeffers: what could be better? The whole family can enjoy this beautiful book.
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We just love Jim LaMarche’s magical illustrations that capture the wonder of the tail end of fall and beginning of winter. A little girl observes animals preparing for winter in the wild as she sketches in her nature journal.
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Who doesn’t love Margaret Wise Brown’s rhythmic text in A Home in the Barn? Jerry Pinkney’s detailed illustrations capture the warmth of the farm animals hunkered down for the cold season.
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The Little Fir Tree is another Margaret Wise Brown illustrated beautifully by Jim LaMarche. This touching story captures the love of a father who digs up a live tree for his bedridden son to bring Christmas magic indoors.
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This sweet and simple story captures a father and daughter’s special sled ride On a Wintry Morning.
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A very curious child goes exploring with his parents to discover what happens to all his animal friends When Winter Comes.
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An adorable red fox wanders through the forest asking the other animals how to get ready for winter in Winter Dance.
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Read these fun acrostics with your child as you explore the winter wonderland in the pages.
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In The Tomten, beloved Swedish author Astrid Lindgren gives children a charming little story about a Tomten who whispers to the farm animals that winter will pass and spring will come again.
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Who doesn’t love Jan Brett’s gorgeous detailed illustrations? We love her hedgehog stories, all set in winter: The Snowy Nap
Brett has many more charming stories with dazzling winter artwork such as: The Mitten
A little boy and his family take a moonlight hike to decorate a Christmas tree with snacks for the wild animals in Night Tree.
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Snow tells children about the different types of snow with a lyrical flow and beautiful snowflake close ups.
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Kevin Henkes’ simple picture book portrays kids and animals enjoying old-fashioned snow play.
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I hope you enjoy these beautiful wintery picture books! If you are looking for Christmas-specific picture books, check out my list Good Christmas Books for Catholic Kids.