Creating monthly book lists is one of our favorite things to do when putting our sensory kits together! Exposure to books is so important for young children as they build language skills.

We love utilizing our local library to keep our book rotation updated. Below are some of our favorite books that remind us of the snowy arctic.

Little Owl goes on another adventure when he experiences his very first snow! Follow along with Little Owl as he flies through the winter wonderland that is the snowy forest. This is the perfect book for little readers to come back to all winter long.

This is such a fun book to enjoy with even the youngest readers. With a simple story and so many fun pictures of snow people decorated with everyday items, this is a great book to build vocabulary as you point out the different decorations on the snow family and truly highlights how magical winter can be!

We could not make a winter book list without adding this classic! Join Peter on his snowy day adventures around his neighborhood. Highlighting the simple joys of a day spent in the snow, this book is both nostalgic and timeless!

*There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow* by Lucille Colandro

A fun winter twist on a classic nursery rhyme! This is such a fun series with a predictable cadence that little readers can recite along with you as you read.

Snow days as a child are truly magical! This book perfectly captures what it’s like to wake up and see snow falling and know that you are about to have a snowy adventure! This book would be perfect to read after a day spent playing in the snow while sipping hot chocolate.

*The Lonely Snowflake* by Patrick S. Stemp

The Lonely Snowflake tells the story of a snowflake searching for a friend who looks exactly like her, only to learn that all snowflakes are unique, and that's what makes them special ❄️.

When one beautiful snowflake meets a little girl, they both begin to look for where they belong in the world. With beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming story, this is a book you will want to read all year long!

When Nikki wants a snow-white mitten, his grandmother is worried it will get lost in the snow. When his mitten goes missing, a chilly bunch of animals make their way out of the snow and into the mitten! The mitten stretches and stretches until at last the sneeze of a bear sends everyone tumbling out. This is such a fun winter book that we read every year!

Follow along Hedgie as he goes on an adventure through the barnyard with a sock on his head! Jan Brett’s illustrations and storytelling are so fun for little readers as it lets them see what is coming on the next page. It’s no secret that we are big fans of Jan Brett, her books are perfect for cozy winter nights.

A re-telling of goldilocks and the three bears, this book is included in every January Fern kit! Journey to the home of three polar bears with their boots and beds of different sizes. This is such a fun read for every little reader during winter months.

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