This booklist was contributed by Appleton Public Library Children's Services Staff, 11/07
Animals in Winter(1997)Describes the many different ways animals cope with winter, including migration, hibernation, and food storage.
A Cold Day(2000)Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate a cold day, including what people wear, see, and do.
Cold Days(2000)A young girl describes how she dresses, what she does, and how she feels on a cold, wintry day.
The First Day of Winter(2005)Go outside and see what winter means to the earth and its animals.
How do you Know its Winter(1994)A simple description of the characteristics of winter.
Let's Look at Winter(2007)"Simple text and photographs present what happens to the weather, animals, and plants in winter"
Snowflakes and Ice Skates: a Winter Counting Book(2006)
What Happens in Winter(2006)Colorfully illustrated explanation of various aspects of winter and how it affects people, plants, and animals.
Winter(2001)Describes winter, the things that can be seen during that season, and the changes that the Earth goes through then.
Winter(1990)Text and photographs introduce the natural world in winter.
Winter(1998)Simple text and photographs depict the weather, plants, animals, and activities of winter.
Winter : December, January, and February(2005)Brightening up the winter -- Hanukkah -- Christmas -- Kwanzaa -- New year celebrations -- Guru Gobind Singh's birthday -- Epiphany -- Days to remember -- Id ul-Adha -- St. Valentine's Day -- Mahashivaratri -- Carnival -- Magha puja.
Winter Carnivals: Festival in White(1999)Describes the origin of the winter carnival held in McCall, Idaho and tells what goes on there.
Winter Lullaby(1998)Depicts the ways various animals spend the cold months of winter, from bats sleeping in caverns to fish swimming deeper in lakes where the water is warmer.
Animals in the Snow(1995)When snow falls, the animals stay home; when it stops, they come out to play; and when it melts, it is spring!
Beaver Stream(1994)During the winter, Beaver searches for a home, flees a coyote, and finds a mate.
The Big Snow(1948)Despite their elaborate preparations for the winter, the animals and birds are delighted by a surprise banquet after a big snow.
Brave Bitsy and the Bear(2006)A small toy rabbit and a large woodland bear come to each other's rescue during the winter.
Copy Me, Copycub(1999)Copycub, who imitates everything that his mother bear does, follows her to their den when winter comes and snow begins to fall.
Duck at the Door(1997)Max the duck likes to spend the winter in Irene's house.
The First Snow(1996)Winter seeks acceptance from the young Mother Nature, who hates the season and tries to keep it away by painting the trees bright and wild colors.
The Five Dog Night(1993)Cantankerous Ezra keeps rebuffing his nosy neighbor Old Betty when she tries to give him advice on how to survive the cold winter nights, until she finally discovers that his five dogs are his private source for warmth.
Flannel Kisses(1997)Rhyming text describes a winter day spent playing in the snow.
Frosty the Snow Man(1950)
Frosty the Snowman(1990)Frosty the snowman comes to life after the children put an old silk hat on his head.
Frozen Noses(1999)Describes the delights of such winter activities as throwing snowballs, making a snowman, and going ice skating.
Gooseberry Goose(2003)As Gooseberry Goose practices flying on a beautiful fall morning, his friends are preparing for winter, causing Gooseberry to wonder if there is something else he should be doing.
Grandmother Winter(1999)When Grandmother Winter shakes out her feather quilt, birds, bats, bears, and other creatures prepare themselves for the cold.
Hold My Hand(1972)Two little girls take a walk on a cold snowy day.
Ice Palace(2003)A girl and her father help plan the annual winter carnival in Saranac Lake Village, New York, as the girl's uncle and other prisoners work together to build its centerpiece, the ice palace.
In the Snow: Who's Been Here(1995)Two children on their way to go sledding see evidence of a variety of animal life.
It's Winter!(2002)A child observes the coming of winter and its effects on the weather, animals, and plants. Includes suggestions for wintertime activities.
Just a Snowy Vacation(2001)
The Last Snow of Winter(1993)The great sculptor Gaston Pompicard creates a snow sculpture for his friends the children, and then later he receives a similar gift from them during the last snow of winter.
Lionel in the Winter(1994)Lionel's winter adventures include pretending to be an Arctic explorer, building a snowman, and making some New Year's resolutions.
A Little Bit of Winter(1999)Hedgehog, who hibernates through the winter, wants to know what winter feels like, so he asks his friend Rabbit to save him a little bit of winter to share in the spring.
Moon Glowing(2002)A squirrel, a bat, a beaver and a bear prepare for winter.
Mouse's First Snow(2005)A mouse tries many new things when he and his father go out and play in the snow.
No No Word Bird(2003)Word Bird experiences hot soup, cold snow, and wet clothes on a snowy winter day.
Now It Is Winter(2004)
Poppleton in Winter(2001)Poppleton the pig makes a new friend after an icicle accident, creates a bust of Cherry Sue, and gets a wintry birthday surprise from his pals.
Sleep, Black Bear, Sleep(2007)As winter's chill spreads, different animals settle into their cozy homes for a long sleep.
Snow(2002)As snow approaches and begins to fall, Moose, Bear, Fox, and other forest creatures prepare for winter.
Snowsong Whistling(1993)As autumn turns into winter, there come the sounds of hot pies baking, red squirrels packing, sleighbells jingling, and other seasonal reminders.
Sweethearts in the Snow(2003)Aladdin and the Genie bring snow to Jasmine, and Belle tries to cheer up the Beast when he has a cold.
Time to Sleep(1997)When Bear notices that winter is nearly here he hurries to tell Snail, after which each animal tells another until finally the already sleeping Bear is awakened in his den with the news.
Totally Polar(2001)In the middle of June, Peter, "a boy of winter who's stranded in summer," is longing for snowy days.
When Will It Snow(1995)A small boy impatiently awaits the first snowfall while the small animals of the woods prepare for winter.
When Winter Comes(2000)Rhyming text asks what happens to different animals and plants "when winter comes and the cold wind blows."
Winter Afternoon(2006)A little girl draws on the frosted window while waiting for her mother to return home.
Winter Fun for Kat(2005)Easy-to-read text lists all of the colorful clothes Kat puts on to get ready for winter snow.
The Winter Noisy Book(1994)A little dog listens to the indoor and outdoor sounds of winter: sneezes, branches rattling against the window, the crackling of a fire in the fireplace, and the tinkling of iced tree branches.
Winter on the Farm(1996)After Almanzo helps with the chores on his family's farm in the New York countryside, he joins his parents, brother, and sisters for dinner and a winter evening at home.
Winter Wishes(2006)Disney princesses from Snow White to Cinderella enjoy indoor and outdoor wintertime activities, from baking cookies and drinking hot cocoa to riding through the snow in a sleigh.
Winter Woes(2004)Rhyming lament of a young worrywart who wants to go outside and play in the snow but fears what could happen if he does, from slipping on steps to freezing his brain.
Winter: an Alphabet Acrostic(2002)
Word Bird's Winter Words(2002)Word Bird puts words about winter in his word house--snow, mittens, sled, icicles, and others.
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Bear Snores On(2002)On a cold winter night many animals gather to party in the cave of a sleeping bear, who then awakes and protests that he has missed the food and the fun.
Froggy Gets Dressed(1997)Rambunctious Froggy hops out into the snow for a winter frolic but is called back by his mother to put on some necessary articles of clothing.
The Hat(1999)When Lisa hangs her woolen clothes in the sun to air them out for winter, the hedgehog, to the amusement of the other animals, ends up wearing a stocking on his head.
Longjohns(2002)
Ready for Winter(2008)Labeled illustrations suggest various garments suitable for wearing in the wintertime.
The Snowball Fight(2003)On a perfect winter day, Little Bear and Father Bear discover that the snow is just right for making snowballs. Who will throw the first one?
Winter Friends(2003)Different animals come and say hello to a snowman.
Winter Walk(2003)
Bountiful Earth(2005)Winter is coming
Candles Snow and Mistletoe(1993)A winter sweet
Carnavalito: a Little Carnival of Songs(2002)Winter lullabye (3:30).
Come Dance by the Ocean(1991)A winter plane ride (2:35)
John McCutcheon's Four Seasons: Wintersongs(1995)New boots -- Tommy don't lick that pipe -- Hot chocolate -- Soup -- Wintersong -- Aurora -- Hibernation -- The flu -- Waiting for snow --Fly -- Groundhog day -- Footprints.
Piggyback Songs: Singable Poems Set to Favorite Tunes(1995)Sing a song of winter
Seasons and Celebrations(2003)Winter
This is Rhythm(1994)Winter
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends(1990)Silent falls the winter snow
Baby's First Impressions. Seasons(2003)Introduces the four seasons and takes your child on a trip through Winter snow, Spring flowers, Summer sunshine and Autumn colors.
Caillou's Winter Wonders(2008)Caillou, with the help of his parents, Rosie, Grandpa and Grandma, learns about making snowmen, playing hockey, holiday traditions, Santa, making snow angels, tobogganing, building snow forts and explores the many activities that can be done in the winter.
Four Seasons(2006)Children can explore the changing world of the four seasons with fun 3D animation and natural sounds.
Let's Explore Autumn and Winter(2005)This video teaches your child or student about the different aspects of autumn and winter.
Nature Baby(2004)Winter, spring, summer, and fall, Nature baby explores them all! The beauty of the changing seasons come to life, introducing baby to sights, sounds and wonderful experiences from the world outside.
Stranger in the Woods(2003)Journey deep into the winter woods and meet two snowdrifts, Pierre and Janine. Together they introduce you to their forest friends and reminisce about a time when a mysterious stranger came to visit.
Crafts to Make in the Winter(1999)Presents instructions for creating twenty-nine craft projects with a winter or holiday theme, including a confetti noise maker, Christmas candy ornament, baggy snowman, lace snowflake, bird valentine, and more.
Stretchy Library Lessons: Seasons and Celebrations(2004)December-Winter: Lesson: Persephone and demeter -- Drama activities: Snowballs and Tacky the penguin -- Game: Seasonal tic-tac-toe -- Logic puzzle: Winter breaks -- Computer activities: Identify animal tracks and cultural celebrations -- Resources -- January-
Winter Day Play: Activities, Crafts, and Games for Indoors and Out(2001)Provides dozens of ideas for winter activities in such categories as Fun and games, Winter critters, and Winter holidays and festivals.
