Five Great Stories for Snow Days
Have you ever found yourself at home with little ones on a snow day and not sure how to fill the time after they play outside without watching endless movies? I know I have. The unexpectedness of snow days can really throw the day off balance. Whether you are home with the kids or balancing working from home with your partner, these books are a great way to build in some quality time with your kids.
Snowman Magic by Katherine Tegen
In this story, George wakes up to a world covered in snow. After he builds a snowman in his yard, it comes to life and plays with him. As the weather warms over the next few days, his snowman begins to melt, but by the end of the story the snow has returned…and he begins to build his snowman again. I love this book because it really captures the magic of childhood and imagination. The illustrations are all clear and colorful, as well. You can grab your copy here.
2. Just One Flake by Travis Jonker
The little boy in this story wants to catch just one snowflake on his tongue. Try as he might, he can’t quite make it happen. When he finally catches one on his mitten, he is amazed at the detail of a single flake. Two whole pages are dedicated to the boy watching the snowflake slowly come apart in his mitten. He finishes the story by going inside, drinking hot chocolate, and making his own snowflakes to decorate his house. This book made the list because of the boy’s excitement over catching just one snowflake and the way it encourages careful, scientific observation. I have at least one budding scientist in my house, magnifying glasses regularly appear during playtime, and this story is the perfect one to read before taking a snowy nature walk on a snow day. Grab your copy here.
3. The Winter Bird by Kate Banks
The Winter Bird tells the story of a nightingale with a broken wing who can’t join the other birds and fly south for the winter. An owl, a rabbit, and a few other winter animals help the nightingale through her first winter. The nightingale’s sweet spring songs turn into songs of “winter’s woes.” But soon the world is covered in sparkling snow, and she begins to sing of “winter’s wonders.” Spring eventually returns, the nightingale’s wing mends, and she becomes both a spring and winter bird. This story is rich in language and meaning. It is a beautiful one for cozy reading time together by the fire, and it could lead to great conversations about helping others and learning to be resilient. You can buy it here.
4. Who’s Been Here?: A Tale in Tracks by Fran Hodgkins
Willy the dog leads the children in this family on a snow hunt to find different animals who have left tracks in the snow. Kids will enjoy looking at the tracks on each page and guessing which animal they will find on the following page. It also has a funny ending. This is another great one to read before a snowy nature walk, where you could look for animal and people tracks in your neighborhood. Grab your copy here.
5. Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner
In this story, the snowmen built during the day all come alive at night and have endless snowman adventures. It is written in rhyme, and the clear, colorful illustrations make it even more appealing to little ones. This is a cozy classic that young readers will love from start to finish. Get your copy here.
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