Winter Books and Media

This booklist was contributed by Appleton Public Library Children's Services Staff, 11/07 

Board Books

• Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson (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 by Jonathan London (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 by Jan Brett (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 by Kit Allen (2002)
• Ready for Winter by Marthe Jocelyn (2008)
Labeled illustrations suggest various garments suitable for wearing in the wintertime.
• The Snowball Fight by Else Holmelund Minarik (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 by Carl Sams (2003)
Different animals come and say hello to a snowman.
• Winter Walk by Ann Burg (2003)