I was born and raised in Colorado, so I’ve experienced more than my share of frigid winters, and even a few major blizzards.
That being said, during certain times of the year, such as the holiday season; I miss feeling the brisk chill of Jack Frost and the crunch of snow beneath my feet. I think that is one of the reasons why I so enjoy sharing books about winter with children.
Below is an assortment of picture books and fingerplays that address this theme. I’ve used many of these items in my family storytime and they are beloved by children of all ages.
If you have something that you would like to share with others, please post your comments at the end if this blog, I would especially love to hear about children's stories concerning their experience with snow.
Chubby Little Snowman
A chubby little snowman had a carrot for a nose
Along came a bunny and what do you suppose?
That hungry little bunny was looking for his lunch...
And he ATE that snowman's nose…nibble, nibble. CRUNCH!
Along came a bunny and what do you suppose?
That hungry little bunny was looking for his lunch...
And he ATE that snowman's nose…nibble, nibble. CRUNCH!
I'm a Little Snowman (Tune: I'm a Little Teapot)
I'm a little snowman short and fat.
Here's my scarf and here's my hat.
When snow is falling come and play,
build a snowman everyday.
Here's my scarf and here's my hat.
When snow is falling come and play,
build a snowman everyday.
I'm a Little Snowflake (Tune: I'm a Little Teapot)
I'm a little snowflake , look at me.
No other snowflake is just like me.
I am so unique, as you can see,
And just as special as I can be!
No other snowflake is just like me.
I am so unique, as you can see,
And just as special as I can be!
Way Up High
Way up high In the winter sky,
Two little snowflakes caught my eye.
Down to the ground they fell without a sound.
And before very long, It was snowing all around.
Two little snowflakes caught my eye.
Down to the ground they fell without a sound.
And before very long, It was snowing all around.
Millions of Snow [2]Lerryn Korda
Froggy gets dressed [3] Jonathan London
Here comes Jack Frost [4] Kazuno Kohara
Snowbots [5] Aaron Reynolds
Frederick [6] Leo Lionni
Stopping by woods on a snowy evening [7]Robert Frost 
Curious George in the snow [8] Vipah Interactive
*illustrated in the style of H.A. Rey
Grandma drove the snowplow [9] Katie Clark
When the snow comes [9]Jonathan Allen
The story of snow : the science of winter's wonder [10] Mark Cassino
Snow! Snow! Snow! [11] Lee Harper
Millie in the snow [12] [13]Alexander Steffensmeier
Katy and the big snow [14] Virginia Lee Burton.Just for Fun
Many of you know that I love Steve Spangler. Check out the video of Steve making snow.
- Childrens [16]
- Fingerplays [17]
- Snowflake [18]
- Snowman [19]
- winter [20]
