5 Great Books For Storytime As Winter Winds Down
by ParentCo.
February 26, 2016
There’s little better than staying inside with a good book or two, even in a mild winter like we've had this year in Vermont. With a growing child, I’ve been taking more and more joy in perusing the shelves of my local bookstore for new and exciting things to read at story time. Here're five wintery books that we’ve been reading recently. Here are five wintery books that we've enjoyed this year.
Katy and the Big Snow, Virginia Lee Burton This is a book I remember from my childhood: the story of an engine named Katy in the city of Geopolis during a major snow storm. It’s a book full of wonderful illustrations that are rich in detail. When the city is snowed in, it’s Katy who plows everyone out, saving the day. Strength and persistence are the key theme here, and it’s the perfect book to read when we have our next big storm.
Beyond the Pond, Joseph Kuefler 
It’s the cover of this book that drew me in a boy and his dog looking deep into a pond, with reeds, fish, sharks, and squid lurking below the surface. The boy’s pond goes deeper than expected, and with bold, minimal illustrations, he goes in search of exceptional adventures, discovering a fantastic world on the other side. It’s a story about being brave and curious, but also that even small places can be exciting to explore.
Over and Under the Snow, by Kate Messner and art by Christopher Silas Neal Winter Perfect for exploring the outside world, crunching over hard snow. As a young girl and her father go skiing in the woods, they learn all about the hidden world under the snow. Squirrels, foxes, bears, owls and more live in the forest throughout the winter months. I’ve found this to be a great read for a curious child who loves animals. The story is fantastic, but at the back, there’s a great appendix with blurbs about each animal featured in the book.
The Tea Party In The Woods, Akiko Miyakoshi 
I
reviewed this book the other day, and I honestly have to say that this is probably one of my most favorite children novels of all time. A young girl goes out into the woods to take a pie to her grandmother, and along the way, stumbles upon a fantastic party in the woods. This is a story about friends and sharing, and it’s accompanied by some wonderful artwork.
PUFF, William Wondriska At a certain age, toddlers fall head over heels for trains. This book is a cute, minimalist take on train stories, about a small engine named Puff, who helps at a freight yard. When a huge snow storm makes it hard for the diesel engines to move a train, Puff fulfills his wishes to see the world by stepping up to save the day. This book is filled with bold, simple images and typography, and it’s a neat little story. What books would you recommend for a winter story time?
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