Squirrel and the Moon is also quite humorous, and I am looking forward to reading It’s Springtime, Mr. The illustrations are clever and induce lots of giggles, and the concise text relays the story about a squirrel, a hedgehog and a bear eagerly awaiting winter’s arrival. Waiting for Winterby Sebastian Meschenmoser is truly laugh-out-loud funny. So whether you are fighting the winter blues or just feeling annoyed with the zipper that keeps getting stuck on your 4-year-old’s coat, here are five picture books about winter that may cheer you up a bit. And it helps me resist the temptation to grumble about my nose and toes being cold or about how quickly the mudroom fills up with snow boot tracks and soggy mittens.Ī few years ago I put together this list of 10 Books for Winter Read-Alouds, and now I have some new picture books to recommend. That’s because admiring the magically snowy landscapes in beautifully illustrated picture books helps me keep my eyes open to the wonder of God’s wintry creation in real life. Ideally, I am reading beside a crackling fire, snuggled under a cozy blanket, and within arm’s reach of a steamy cup of hot tea. Downhill skiing, ice skating, ice fishing, sledding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing all help fill our long winters with merriment and outdoor exercise.Īs amusing as those activities are, though, my favorite winter pastime is admiring the bright snow outside while reading aloud indoors. Minnesotans seem to find plenty of ways to take advantage of the snow and ice.

Travel was nearly halted and schools closed early, but lots of folks rejoiced heartily as they shoveled. Dumping more than a foot of snow in a 12-hour period, the blizzard Minnesotans endured a few days ago went into the books as the biggest snowstorm in seven years.

First snow by bomi park