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Animals in Winter Winter 2025-2026 |
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Frank's Red Hat
by Sean E. Avery
Frank is a penguin with ideas. Mostly terrible ones. That's why his fellow penguins are nervous when he shows them his strange new creation. It was something they'd never seen or expected to see in their cold and colorless Antarctic world -- a red hat.
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The Twist-A-Roo
by Kathleen Doherty
A modern spin on The Ant and the Grasshopper, this warm-spirited, woodland tale celebrates the power of community and coming together to share in times of need.
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Duck, Duck, Goose!
by John Hare
Duck, Duck, and Goose encounter an interesting and unlikely new friend during their migration south for the winter.
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Gather Grateful
by Megan Litwin
As colors in nature start to change, animals begin gathering items--squirrels their acorns, crows their treasures, raccoons the bits and pieces needed to fortify their homes. Animals of all species prepare to gather with each other too, for warmth, for affection, for sharing food or stories.
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The Pony and the Starling
by Jennifer McGrath
A girl and her mother watch an unusual friendship develop between a solitary starling and a lonely pony. The gray pony lives in the green pasture beside the barn. One day, the girl and her mother see a flock of starlings wheel over the field. When the flock moves on, one bird remains behind -- perched on the fence, near the pony. As summer moves into autumn, the girl watches as the pony and the starling become constant companions, sharing grain, water and shade. When the days get colder, the girl begins to wonder -- what will happen when winter arrives? A blizzard blows in ... and the starling vanishes. Is this the end of a special friendship? And what will the spring bring? The Pony and the Starling is a gentle story of changing seasons and an unlikely but enduring friendship.
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Bear's Big Dreaming by Michael RosenFrom beloved author Michael Rosen (We're Going on a Bear Hunt) and award-winning illustrator Daniel Egnéus comes a modern classic about love, hope and the dreams that sustain us.
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Counting Winter
by Nancy White Carlstrom
Follows one red fox, two ravens, and other animals through the snow-covered woods.
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The Big Snowdown
by Katy Hudson
Owl is sure she will win the first winter games. She hasn't trained, but she knows she's always the best at everything she does. But Owl is in for a surprise when things don't go her way. Thankfully, her friends are there to teach her the difference between being arrogant and being confident.
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Harold Hates to Hibernate
by Vern Kousky
When the season changes and hibernation beckons Harold to sleep, three crows make every effort to prolong playtime and keep the little bear awake.
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Cold
by Tim McCanna
This lyrical environmental picture book introduces readers to some of the most beautiful and fascinating cold climate creatures and habitats all over the world.
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I Don't Wanna Hibernate!
by Anna Ouchchy
In this cozy picture book, it's time to hibernate--but our little groundhog is NOT sleepy. So she tries to stay up all winter . . . and almost misses Groundhog Day! As snow gently blankets the land, the Groundhogs prepare for their long, snuggly hibernation. But little Tess is wide awake! Tess's parents try everything to get her to sleep, but she knows every trick in the book. When Mommy and Daddy fall asleep without her, will Tess be able to stay up all winter? Or will she snore her way through Groundhog Day? Join Tess in this wintery bedtime story perfect for readers who are wide awake when the rest of their world is sleepy.
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Hedgehog's Home for Winter
by Elena Ulyeva
A kind and curious hedgehog checks in on his friends to see how they'll spend the winter season.
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Wally Mammoth: The Sled Race
by Corey R. Tabor
Wally Mammoth lives in the Ice Age, where his huge heart warms even the coldest of days. And it has to be cold to have a sled race! Wally and his friends Otto the great auk and Wolf the (you guessed it!) gray wolf are all hot cocoa'd up and ready to compete. Otto and Wolf both really want to win, but sweet Wally is happy as long as everyone has fun. Naturally, the competition goes downhill quickly. If the three friends careen toward the finish line in a giant snowball, how will they determine first, second, and third place? It doesn't matter--there will be cupcakes for everyone regardless.
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Time to Move South for Winter
by Clare Helen Welsh
Fly over the cold waters of the Arctic and watch a world of animals travel south for winter... Over the cold, mirrored waters of the Arctic, a tiny tern sets off on the world's longest animal migration. On her way, she passes humpback whales, caribou, Canada geese, leatherback turtles, and monarch butterflies, each on their own incredible journey south for winter. When the Arctic tern finally arrives, she must find a new home on the Antarctic shore . . . until it's time to return to the northern skies once again. A beautiful, lyrical, and reassuring bedtime story, perfect for young animal lovers, with a map and two pages of nonfiction facts at the end. Listen to the free Stories Aloud audiobook-- just scan the QR code on the back cover to read along with the story!
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The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle
by Sy Montgomery
Here is the true story of a very lucky turtle. His story began long ago when he was hatched from a very small egg on an autumn day. After decades of traveling between his summer pond behind the firehouse and his winter pond across the street, he never could have guessed that on one October day he would become unlucky. The amazing friends and challenges he met along the way are all chronicled by the Sibert Honor-winning duo behind 'The book of turtles' in this tribute to the resilience and good luck of their dear friend, a very lucky turtle indeed. Detailed back matter includes an author's note, information about snapping turtles, and reader resources for how to save injured turtles--
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I Am We: How Crows Come Together to Survive
by Leslie Barnard Booth
What is the secret to crows' survival? This riveting informational picture book explores the beguiling mysteries of crow behavior. Gorgeous illustrations take readers into a crow's environment and community, making this an incredible-and unforgettable-reading experience--
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Ice Journey of the Polar Bear
by Martin Jenkins
For a polar bear, winter's first snow is a sign that it's time to make a den--a safe place for her to sleep through the harsh season and give birth to her cubs. But the Arctic is changing; familiar landscapes are melting. What kind of world will her cubs grow up in? The story's clear text and gorgeous, affecting illustrations capture the massive bear's movements amid a crystalline landscape, while quietly observing the loosening ice and other effects of climate change on her life and that of her active cubs. Back matter offers more information and suggestions on how we can help protect the planet for these ... animals--
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Akeem Keeps Bees!: A Close-Up Look at the Honey Makers and Pollinators of Sankofa Farms by Kamal Eugene William BellThis vibrantly illustrated book for kids aged 6 to 10 traces a year in the real-life apiary of Sankofa Farms as a father (the author) teaches his young son, Akeem, the basics of beekeeping. Told from Akeem's perspective, Akeem Keeps Bees! begins with the arrival and installation of a package of bees and follows the sequence of beekeeping tasks throughout the year, as Akeem and his dad inspect the hive, find the queen, deal with a swarm, harvest honey, and prepare for winter--
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Sam Squirrel
by Suzanne Selfors
When Mother Nature goes on vacation, Sam Squirrel teams up with Prince Errol the elk and Mother Nature's granddaughter Willow to end winter in the Quiet Woods--
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Rock Paper Incisors
by Amy Timberlake
Badger has a very important article about rocks to finish, but Skunk's cooking, two mischievous young rats, and the looming specter of hibernation keep getting in the way--
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