Lit Lorie Loves

Snowy Read Aloud Books! 

Image removed. Snow Kisses by Judi Abbot 

Cuddle up with loved ones in this rhyming celebration of snow and snuggles. 

Image removed. The World Shines for You by Jeffrey Burton illustrated by Don Clark 

Gorgeous book – shine on! 

Image removed. It’s Snowing! It’s Snowing! Winter Poems by Jack Prelutsky pictures by Yossi Abolafia 

Jack Prelutsky is the best – selling author of more than 30 humorous children’s verse. 

It’s Snowing! It’s Snowing! Winter Poems has complex plots for confident readers. 

Image removed. Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett illustrated by Jon Klassen 

This looks like an ordinary box full of ordinary yarn. But it turns out it is not. 

Image removed. The Snowy Nap by Jan Brett 

After hearing about winter from his friends, Hedgie the hedgehog tries to stay awake to experience its wonders. 

Image removed. Oh! By Kevin Henkes pictures by Laura Dronzek 

The snow falls all night. Everything is white. And everyone wants to play. You can play, too! 

Image removed. Hoot and Peep A Song for Snow by Lita Judge 

Experience the magic of a first snowfall – the quiet wintery wonder, the pristine beauty...and snowballs! 

Image removed. The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats 

The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day. 

Image removed. Waiting for Winter by Sebastian Meschenmoser 

Deer has told Squirrel how wonderful snow is. But Squirrel gets bored with the wait. With his friend Hedgehog they pass the time by singing and waking Bear. Soon things are falling from the sky, but they aren't snow. But eventually they find what snow is. 

Image removed. Ten on the Sled by Kim Norman 

There were TEN on the sled and the caribous said, ‘Slip over! Slide over!’...and a grand, snow adventure was launched. 

Image removed. Little Penguins by Cynthia Rylant pictures by Caldecott Honor winner Christian Robinson 

Snowflakes? Yes. Mittens? Yes. Scarves? Yes. Boots? Yes. Fun? Yes! Let us go!  

Image removed. When the Snow Is Deeper Than My Boots Are Tall is a charming rhyming picture book celebrating the fun of snow and the coziness of winter. 

Image removed. Supertruck by Stephen Savage 

When the city is hit by a colossal snowstorm, only one superhero can save the day... 
 
Find a frosty window. / Watch the flakes fall. / Look! The snow is deeper than my toes are tall. 

Image removed. Bear Can’t Sleep by Karma Wilson pictures by Jane Chapman 

While the snowflakes fall  

and the drifts pile high,  

Bear tosses and he turns;  

Bear moans and he sighs. 

 He stares at the wall; he’s not tired at all. 

And the bear 

Can't 

Sleep! 

Image removed. Firefly July A Year of Very Short Poems selected by Paul B. Janeczko pictures by Melisa Sweet 

A year of truly short poems invites children to sample verse throughout the four seasons.  

Image removed. Hi, Koo! By Jon J. Muth 

Twenty-six haiku about the four seasons.