35 Toddler Winter Books To Cozy Up With This Season

1) Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?

A different take on the classic “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?“, this book by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle is a toddler favorite.

Young kids will love the rhythmic phrases and reading along with some of their favorite sounds.

2) The Snowy Day

“The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats is a classic book that features a child named Peter.

The book showcases all of the fun that Peter has on a snow day, and the beautiful illustrations help children put themselves in the story and imagine exploring out on a snowy winter’s day.

3) Hello, World! Snow

I am in love with the “Hello, World!” series of books by Jill McDonald. Not only are they educational, but they also look beautiful displayed on your bookshelves.

The illustrations inside the books are just as beautiful and interesting to toddlers as the covers.

This version about snow is currently available for pre-order to be released in October and I can’t wait to get my hands on this one.

4) Hello, World! Arctic Animals

The “Hello, World!” books are awesome so of course, I couldn’t include just one.

This fun and informative book about winter animals is a perfect addition to your children’s reading area.

I’m currently in the process of adding this entire series of books to our collection.

5) Winter is Here

“Winter is Here” by Laura Dronzek is the perfect book to get your child excited about the winter season and all the fun things that lie ahead.

It’s full of beautiful illustrations, fun rhymes, and a great message about the joys of winter!

6) Daniel Tiger’s Winter Adventure

We are big Daniel Tiger fans in our house and love how he promotes both social and emotional skills for young kids.

If you have a Daniel Tiger-loving toddler, this winter adventure book will be the perfect addition to your seasonal library.

7) The Colors Of Winter

“The Colors of Winter” by Danna Smith is the perfect Little Golden Book for winter.

It’s a story about a little girl and her dad as they take a walk on a snow-filled day. As they look around at all the beautiful sights, sounds, and smells of winter, they talk about all the beautiful colors of winter they see around them.

8) God Gave Us You

“God Gave Us You” by Lisa Tawn Bergren is such a sweet tale showcasing the love between parents and children. It’s a definite

While this book isn’t truly a winter-themed book, the polar bears and illustrations with snowy scenes make it a great addition to your winter collection.

9) The Mitten

“The Mitten” is a beloved children’s picture book by Jan Brett. I’m sure many of you remember reading this classic tale when you were younger.

It’s about a lost mitten that goes on a journey as it is discovered by different woodland animals. It’s a perfect winter read-aloud for toddlers and preschoolers.

10) Winter In The Forest

If you have a toddler, then you know toddlers love flap books.

Discover all sorts of fun surprises as you explore what winter is like in the forest with these woodland friends.

11) Walking In A Winter Wonderland

We all know and love the classic “Walking In A Winter Wonderland” song.

This is the perfect way to see the song come to life with bright colors and beautiful artwork in this winter children’s book

12) Baby Penguin: Finger Puppet Book

This adorable finger puppet book offers a fun and interactive way to explore with this little penguin.

It’s the perfect first book for a baby and little ones will love following along with this fun friend well into their toddler years.

13) The Little Snow Plow

This heartwarming story about a Little Snowplow shows you don’t have to be big and loud to be a hero.

“The Little Snowplow” by Lora Koehler shows kids that with hard work and dedication, they too can achieve big things.

14) Little Owl’s Snow

I don’t know why, but I just love children’s books about owls.

“The Little Owl’s Snow”, written by Divya Srinivasan, is a beautiful book for kids to read when the weather starts getting colder.

The book follows the little owl and his friends as they start to notice the weather changing and discover the chilly winter air.

15) Snowballs

I love how this book offers a unique take on making a snowman.

Lois Ehlert shows how, with a little imagination, you can create a fun and dazzling winter world with simple items that can be found right at home.

This book will leave your kids inspired to tap into their own creativity and make some winter creations.

16) Babies in the Snow

Who doesn’t love little adorable animal babies?

Or a good flap book? 

This winter board book is great for younger toddlers but would be well-loved by young preschoolers as well.

Lift the flaps and learn about these super cute Arctic animals.

17) Olaf’s 1-2-3

If your toddler is like mine and obsessed with Disney’s Frozen, this winter counting book featuring Olaf is a fantastic winter book choice.

Count to 10 as you and your toddler go on a fun adventure with Olaf.

18) Olaf’s Frozen Adventure

Another fun one for Frozen fans, this Little Golden Book is about Olaf’s Frozen adventure as he goes on a hunt to learn about people’s holiday traditions.

My 3-year-old loves this book and it’s a good choice for kids from toddlers through grade school.

19) Ten Sparkly Snowflakes

Learn counting with your toddler with “Ten Sparkly Snowflakes”.

Follow along with the woodland creatures as they help countdown the snowflakes from 10 to 1.

20) Rory: An Orca’s Quest For The Northern Lights

How beautiful is this book cover? Sure, I know they say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover” but I definitely am drawn to a book with beautiful illustrations out front.

It’s not only beautiful but also a cute little tale.

Follow along with this fun book on Rory’s quest to see the northern lights and the beautiful illustrations.

21) Itsy Bitsy Snowman

Maybe you’ve heard of the “Itsy Bitsy Spider”, but what about the “Itsy Bitsy Snowman”?

This fun board book for toddlers puts a fun winter spin on this classic nursery rhyme your kids will love.

22) One Snowy Day: A Winter Weather Book For Kids

“One Snowy Day” is a great book for toddlers learning to count this winter.

Explore and learn with these kids as they explore outside on a snowy day.

23) Animals In Winter

Kids love animal books which makes “Animals in Winter” a great choice for winter.

I’d recommend this one for preschoolers and early elementary children more than the youngest of toddlers as it might not hold a younger child’s attention quite as much as some of the other choices.

It’s a nice, educational book that helps kids learn about the changing seasons and how animals live in the snowy winter.

24) Over and Under the Snow

There’s more to winter than meets the eye. Explore winter over and under the snow in this beautifully illustrated book.

25) Dr. Suess’s Winter Things

If you’re a Dr. Seuss fan, this winter board book is a must-have.

Follow along with Dr. Seuss’s character favorites, Thing 1 and Thing 2, as they enjoy fun winter activities.

26) The Giving Snowman

“The Giving Snowman” is a wonderful winter story that teaches kids about gratitude, kindness, and working as a team.

It’s a heartwarming story to share as a family and talk about the value of being generous and kind.

27) Frosty the Snowman

We all know this classic tale and “Frosty the Snowman” is one of the most popular winter songs for toddlers.

There’s something really special about being able to share stories you loved as a kid yourself.

Add this Little Golden Book to your winter book library and share this fun, winter story you loved as a kid with your own children.

28) The Snowman

“The Snowman” does not have any words and instead relies on stunning illustrations to tell the story.

This book was easily one of my favorite winter books as a child.

I love being able to share this now with my daughter and watch her imagination flourish as she creates her own story to go along with the pictures.

29) A Day For Skating

Cozy up with this heartwarming tale of a young child’s first skating adventure.

Short, rhyming phrases and colorful illustrations keep kids interested and share a story all about winter activities.

It’s a great winter book for kids.

30) Bunny Slopes

Add a bunny to just about any story and it’s immediately adorable. “Bunny Slopes” is no exception.

This interactive book where your child becomes part of the story when asked to participate by turning pages and flipping the book is so fun and clever.

Your toddlers and young children will want to read it over and over again this winter.

31) The First Day of Winter

This book by Denise Fleming counts up through the first 10 days of winter and new surprises await each day.

32) Time to Sleep

“Time To Sleep” is the perfect winter bedtime book.

Watch and Learn how the animals prep and get ready for their long winter’s nap.

And, just like your toddler, they may find some reasons to avoid bedtime as well.

33) Baby Loves Winter

This lift-the-flap board book is the perfect toddler winter book for keeping young children engaged.

Kids love the interactive style of this book and lifting the flaps to see all of the fun things baby loves about winter.

34) S is for Snow

Learn about winter and the ABC’s in one.

My daughter LOVES ABC books which is why I think this ABC book about all things snow is a winter-themed book your little kids will surely love.

35) Colors in the Cold

What kinds of colors can you find in the winter?

Explore and learn about “Colors in the Cold” with this chilly color book perfect for young toddlers.