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    Best New Books For Winter & Snow Days

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze4 Mins Read Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Ages 9-12 Best Kids Stories Book Lists Books with Boy Characters Chapter Books Early Readers Picture Books Seasonal: Holiday Books
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    The Children’s Book Review | December 21, 2013

    For readers ready to go on a snowy adventure, look no further than the following books that prove snow days are truly magical. We’ve got 4 picture books, 1 early reader and a novel filled with non-stop action for middle grade readers—so, put on your cozy PJs, pour multiple warm cups of cocoa (with marshmallows and whipped cream … if desired) and cozy up in your favorite reading nook with your favorite young reader.

    Picture Books

    mTGcf8vce65YqnH7zTlZeFgThe Snow Queen 

    By Hans Christian Andersen; Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen, the classic tale of friendship, love, and bravery, is beautifully retold with lavish illustrations by master artist Bagram Ibatoulline.

    Best friends Kai and Gerda would do anything for each other. When Kai starts to behave cruelly and disappears, Gerda sets out on an epic quest to save Kai from the evil Snow Queen. But can Gerda break the Snow Queen’s enchantment and complete the final task?

    Full of magic and wonder, this new picture book will delight fans of beloved classics like “Thumbelina,” “The Princess and the Pea,” and “The Little Mermaid.”

    Ages 4-8 | Publisher: HarperCollins | Oct. 8, 2013 | ISBN: 978-0062209504

    cover.whenitsnowsWhen It Snows 

    By Richard Collingridge

    Publisher’s Synopsis: When it snows, magic happens. Follow a boy and his teddy bear on a wondrous snowy adventure which will lead readers of all ages to a surprising place.

    Ages 3-6 | Publisher: Feiwel & Friends | Aug. 27 , 2013 | ISBN: 978-1250028310

    Big-SnowBig Snow 

    By Jonathan Bean

    Publisher’s Synopsis: While “helping” his mother with holiday housecleaning, a boy keeps a watchful eye on the progress of a winter storm. He’s hoping for a big snow. A really big snow. Inside, he is underfoot, turning sheet-changing and tub-scrubbing into imaginary whiteouts. Outside, flakes are flying. But over the course of a long day (for Mom) the clouds seem slow on delivering a serious snowfall. Then comes a dreamy naptime adventure, marking just the beginning of high hopes coming true in this irresistible seasonal story.

    Ages 3-6 | Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux | Sept. 24 , 2013 | ISBN: 978-0374306960

    LittleOwlsOrangeScarfLittle Owl’s Orange Scarf

    By Tatyana Feeney

    Little Owl loves many things, including his tree house in City Park, riding his scooter, and eating ice cream. But he does not love the new orange scarf his mommy makes him wear. It’s too long. It’s too itchy. It’s too. . . orange! After several attempts to lose his orange scarf, Little Owl finally succeeds. But after a trip to the yarn store, Mommy has the perfect solution to keep Little Owl warm and happy. Moms of stubborn toddlers everywhere will recognize this mommy owl’s dilemma.

    Ages 0-3 | Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf for Young Readers | June 11 , 2013 | ISBN: 978-0449814116

    Early Reader

    9780062322111_p0_v2_s260x420Charlie the Ranch Dog: Charlie’s Snow Day

    By Ree Drummond

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Ree Drummond (also known as The Pioneer Woman) and Charlie the Ranch Dog return in this snow-filled I Can Read title.

    When Charlie wakes up to a world covered in snow, he can’t wait to go outside. He even takes a break from patrol duty to go sledding with his friends Walter and Sister. But when Walter goes missing, it’s up to Charlie to take control of the situation and bring his buddy back.

    Charlie the Ranch Dog stars in bestselling author Ree Drummond’s I Can Read title, just right for reading on your own snowy day! Charlie’s Snow Day is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

    Ages 4-8 | Publisher: HarperCollins | Oct. 8 , 2013 | ISBN: 978-0062219114

    Chapter Book

    The Winter of the RobotsThe Winter of the Robots

    By Kurtis Scaletta

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Seven feet of snow, four science-fair nerds, one creepy junkyard.
    Get ready for the ultimate robot battle.

    Jim is tired of being the sidekick to his scientific genius, robot-obsessed, best friend Oliver. So this winter, when it comes time to choose partners for the science fair, Jim dumps Oliver and teams up with a girl instead. Rocky has spotted wild otters down by the river, and her idea is to study them.

    But what they discover is bigger—and much more menacing—than fuzzy otters: a hidden junkyard on abandoned Half Street. And as desolate as it may seem, there’s something living in the junkyard. Something that won’t be contained for long by the rusty fences and mounds of snow. Can Jim and Rocky—along with Oliver and his new science-fair partner—put aside their rivalry and unite their robot-building skills? Whatever is lurking on Half Street is about to meet its match.

    Ages 10 and up | Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers | Oct. 8 , 2013 | ISBN: 978-0307931863

    What to Read Next:

    1. Summer Reading List: Best Beach Reads
    2. Kids’ Halloween Books: Cats, Bats, & Skeletons
    3. Kids Winter Books: Snow, Mittens, Polar Bears and Other Arctic Animals
    4. Holiday Gift Guide: Best Children’s Books & Toys

    *Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links that share some commission. Rest assured that these will not affect the cost of any products and services promoted here. Our team always provides their authentic opinion in all content published on this site.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

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