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It's a Snow Day!

Picture books for little ones about the winter season. What could be happening over and under the snow?

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Katy and the big snow / story and pictures by Virginia Lee Burton.
Burton, Virginia Lee, 1909-1968
Format: Book

Katy, a red crawler tractor, belonged to the Highway Department of the City of Geoppolis. She was not used in winter, however, until a huge snowstorm snowed in the whole city. Then Katy plowed out everyone.

One snowy night / Nick Butterworth.
Butterworth, Nick.
Format: Book

On a snowy night when a park keeper takes the animals into his hut for warmth, things get too crowded for comfort.

Sleepover with Beatrice & Bear / Mônica Carnesi.
Carnesi, Mônica.
Format: Book

Beatrice the bunny wants to share winter with her best friend, Bear, but he will be busy hibernating

The reader / by Amy Hest ; illustrated by Lauren Castillo.
Hest, Amy.
Format: Book

A boy and his dog hike to the top of a very tall, snowy hill where they play, enjoy a snack, and then share their favorite book before sledding home.

A warm friendship / written by Ellen DeLange ; illustrated by Jacqueline Molnár.
DeLange, Ellen, author.
Format: Book

The story of how Squirrel and Snowman became great friends over one winter season.

I wish it would snow! / Sarah Dillard.
Dillard, Sarah, 1961- author, illustrator.
Format: Book

When a small rabbit becomes impatient wishing for the winter season and some snow, he gets much more than expected.

Bear is not tired / Ciara Gavin.
Gavin, Ciara, author, illustrator.
Format: Book

Bear is supposed to sleep through the winter, but he doesn't want to miss out on any of the fun. Fortunately, Mama Duck comes up with a plan that will help everyone have the perfect winter

Stella, queen of the snow / Marie-Louise Gay.
Gay, Marie-Louise
Format: Book

Stella and Sam build a gigantic snowman, then they go skating and sledding and make beautiful snow angels in a fluffy, white, magical, and wondrous world.

Bear and Hare : snow! / Emily Gravett.
Gravett, Emily, author, illustrator.
Format: Book

There's a brand new adventure awaiting Bear and Hare as they head outside to see snow! Tasting snowflakes, making snow angels, throwing snowballs (lots of snowballs) - what fun there is to be had! Hare loves the snow, but perhaps Bear needs a little more convincing?

Winter is here / by Kevin Henkes ; illustrated by Laura Dronzek.
Henkes, Kevin, author.
Format: Book

Snow falls, animals burrow, and children prepare for the wonders winter brings.