I’ve rounded up nine winter themed books for your classroom or child’s bookshelf to get your students excited for the season! This post contains affiliate links.

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats No list of winter books would be complete without this classic! I love the representation of city living.
Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak This is the perfect book for the first day of winter or December. The descriptive language and illustrations are both lovely.
The Mitten by Jann Brett is another winter classic! Based on a Ukrainian folktale, The Mitten follows the adventures of a lost mitten that becomes a cozy refuge for a series of woodland animals.
Maisy’s Snowy Day by Lucy Cousins This sweet book is perfect for younger students as they join Maisy on a cozy snowy day. This one would work well for a sequencing lesson!
Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner Have you ever wondered what snowmen do after dark? This fun story reveals the secret life of snowmen when the sun goes down. Filled with whimsical illustrations and rhyming text, this book is sure to be a hit with your students!
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen In this story, a young girl and her father embark on a nighttime adventure to find an owl. Owl Moon would work well for a lesson on mood and setting.
Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner Take your students on an exploration of the hidden world beneath the snow! This beautifully illustrated book contrasts the activities of animals living above and below the snow, offering a fascinating glimpse into winter wildlife.
Animals in Winter by Henrietta Bancroft is a straightforward, nonfiction look at how animals behave in winter.
A Thing Called Snow by Yuval Zommer This is a cute story for younger students about a fox and a hare discovering the wonders of snow.

I hope these winter books for kids are the perfect addition to your classroom library and read aloud collection!

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