Soon Milo’s home is bursting with odd, secretive guests, each one bearing a strange story that is somehow connected to the rambling old house. But on the first icy night of vacation, out of nowhere, the guest bell rings. The creaky smuggler’s inn is always quiet during this season, and twelve-year-old Milo, the innkeepers’ adopted son, plans to spend his holidays relaxing. Then, it’s time to get sledding! Snowy scenes capture the beauty of freshly fallen snow, and the lyrical verse delights in the magic of playing in the snow and the warm comfort of family.įrom Barnes and Nobles : It’s wintertime at Greenglass House. In the bustle of town, they help their grateful Grandpa dig out. In the hushed woods, they see and hear wildlife thriving under a new blanket of snow. With sparkling flakes calling from outside, this sister and brother bundle up for an outdoor adventure with Grandma. When the Snow Falls by Linda Booth Sweeney, illustrated by Jana Christyįrom PenguinRandomHouse : A snow-day journey with Grandma highlights all of the beauty, magic, and fun of winter. As subtly joyful as a snow day itself, this book will find its home in the hearts of young adventurers everywhere. Simple, muted text and exquisite, evocative art conjure the excitement of a day spent exploring the wonder of snow-and the magic that, sometimes literally, such a day brings. From her initial glimpse out the window to her poignant adventures-rolling a snowman, making snow angels-the girl’s quiet quests are ones all young readers will recognize.

In this beautiful book from debut creator Bomi Park, a young girl wakes up to the year’s first snowy day.

From the sky one flake falls, then another.

Stunning illustrations by the new talent Richard Jones are the perfect complement to the Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer’s lyrical and playful homage to the natural world.įrom GoodReads : Look out. But what should the fox do? Each animal advises the fox that its own plan is best, but the fox thinks otherwise-yet it’s not until he meets a golden-eyed friend that he finds the perfect way to celebrate the snowfall. Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by Richard Jonesįrom Amazon: Snow is coming, and it’s time to get ready! The squirrel gathers nuts, the geese soar south, and the snowshoe hare puts on its new white coat. December is truly the most wonderful time of the year, and we’ve put together a winter book list to help you get into the holiday spirit! Our list features stories set in the snowy, winter season feel-good, holiday tales and chilling thrillers that you can curl up with all winter long!ĭo you have more winter book recommendations? Send them to and we’ll add them to a future list!

First Snow by Bomi Park