Happy Winter, Mai Friends! Does it *snow* where you live? Or perhaps, like here in SoCal, it just gets chilly and cloudy, with no snowy winter wonderland in sight?

Winter is here, and it’s time to trade in the flannels for cozy sweaters, apple cider for steaming mugs of cocoa, and pumpkin spice for all things gingerbread and nutmeg! Here in So-Cal, the chilly, wintery nights have finally kicked in~ cold enough where we have to crank on the heater, and nighttime tea (with a side of popcorn) is a necessity for warming up before bed! It may not snow here, but it’s still chilly enough to warrant cuddling under 3 layers of blankets, lighting all of the cinnamon and sugar cookie scented candles, stringing up the twinkle lights, and spending all evening curled up with a good book and cup of hot chocolate.

To welcome this frosty new season, I’m sharing this collection of Children’s Book Recs, Crafts, and Interactive Read Alouds to bring some winter fun your way! Enjoy some wintery bookish fun with your little learners this season ~ and let me know what some of your favorite winter traditions are. I know I’ll be spending all winter snuggling with Mai very own little lover Cuddle Bear!

Books

Below I’m highlighting a collection of favorite *New Release* Winter books this season! In this wintery lineup, you’ll find not only books of snow and frost, but reads filled with all the animal antics, tales of mystery, stories of friendship, love, and self-discovery, and much more! For full Winter lists and collection of new winter reads and old favorites: 

Click here for the FULL LIST of Winter titles and links to order.

Click here for the full list of DIVERSE Winter Titles and links to order.

Click here for Winter SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING titles and links to order

Click here for Winter BOARD BOOK Titles and links to order

(Or click on the individual NEW titles below)

Logan’s Greenhouse by JaNay Brown-Wood // Logan is hosting a pet playdate in his greenhouse, but his the carrots are missing! Amidst a thorough search in the lush greenhouse, Logan seeks our help to identify the elusive carrots among the plethora of plants. With their distinct characteristics—long, orange, and adorned with bushy leaves—help Logan find the missing carrots and ensure they make it in time for his playdate.

I Am Big by Itah Sadu // A young Black hockey player discovers happiness in his skill, buoyed by the affirming cheers of his family, coach, and fellow players. Empowered by their support, he confronts those who perceive him as a threat.

Wibble Wobble Boom by Mary Ann Rodman // Excited to skate and showcase her moves, Claire envisions a future dazzling audiences on TV. However, her first skate lesson at the Ice Center falls short of expectations with beginners relegated to unattractive brown skates and mundane exercises like marching in place. Claire’s enthusiasm takes an unexpected turn when she takes an overeager step onto the ice, leading to a twist in her skating journey.

Winter’s Gifts by Kaitlin B. Curtice // While Dani’s schoolmates find the idea of Earth offering gifts during the winter to be amusing, a magical snowy day empowers her family and Creator to instill in Dani the courage to enlighten her friends about the winter’s gifts—resting, remembrance, and gratitude.

Brave Little Bear by Steve Small // Arlo the bear and his family must leave their winter den for Spring Valley, but he’s reluctant to depart from the home he loves. He wishes he could be brave like his sister, Eva. But when a a snowstorm separates the family in the Great Wood, Arlo discovers his courage and realizes that facing fear head-on is the bravest act of all.

A World Full of Winter Stories by Angela McAllister //Prepare for winter with a collection of 50 frosty stories gathered from around the world. This anthology, encompassing tales of Norse gods, hibernating bears, Christmas feasts, and wicked witches, offers something for everyone seeking a dose of winter-inspired stories.

Snowflakes on Our Tongue by Mike Ornstein // Farmer Pumpernickel’s tranquil farm, filled with happy cows, content sheep, pampered piglets, cheerful chickens, and a joyous horse, experiences a delightful twist when winter’s cold sets in. Unbeknownst to the good farmer, the animals engage in a lively celebration, prancing and dancing in the falling snow with infectious joy. The whimsical narrative, complemented by humorous artwork, captures the festive atmosphere, revealing the shared delight of both animals and farmer in the snowy revelry. Includes informative back matter on animal facts and the science of snowflakes.

Maisy’s Snow Day by Lucy Cousins // Maisy awakens to a delightful surprise one morning: snowfall! Bundled up in her winter clothes, she joins friends Eddie, Cyril, Charley, and Tallulah in the park for winter fun—catching snowflakes, throwing snowballs, building a snowman, and sledding down a hill before retreating indoors for a cozy and heartwarming session of hot cocoa and snuggles.

Dreams of Green: A Three King’s Day Story by Mariel Jungkunz // Eleven days post-Christmas, Lucía dreams of being in vibrant Puerto Rico for the festive Día de los Reyes with loved ones. However, in the snowy silence of Ohio, a stark contrast to the lively parrandas of her Puerto Rican neighborhood, she grapples with the challenge of guiding the Three Kings to her new Midwest home.

Crafts

Prepare for some winter fun with these bookish crafts to extend the learning and play beyond the book. This winter, I’m celebrating the frosty season with some of mai favorite winter-wonderland bookish characters! Check out these Winter crafts inspired by some of your snowy bookish friends.

*Click on the Images for Craft Templates.*

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Interactive Read Alouds

Plus, read along with MaiStoryBook YouTube for interactive, shared-reading read aloud adventures where I ask questions throughout the story, point out main themes and ideas, and introduce vocabulary to keep little learns engaged and participating throughout the story. I’ve curated a collection of Winter Themed Interactive Read aloud videos for you to read along, learn, and celebrate with some bookish fun this Winter season!

Click here to read along with MaiStoryBook’s Winter Read Aloud Playlist

Or click on the image-link below to read along to the individual titles

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I hope you found some reading recommendations to add to your own shelves and share with your littles this Winter. Please share any other Winter Titles  to add to this themed collection.

*~Also, I’d love to  see and hear about your own reading adventures you are having with your little learners, so please share your story times below in the comments ~ Or Tag me on Instagram @MaiStoryBookLibrary , FaceBook , find me on TikTok, or contact me via email . I’d love to hear from you!~*