Brrrrrrrr! It’s wintertime in Louisiana! Okay, so maybe we’re not guaranteed frigid temps or a blanket of snow, but there’s plenty of frosty fun in these winter-themed stories.
YOUTH
If our Louisiana little ones don’t see real snow this year, they can experience the wonder of a white winter in these picture books.
Snow Days by Deborah Kerbel
View the magic of snow days through the eyes of a child. From skating and snowball fights to making snow angels, the world is full of fun and wonder when it begins to snow.
Raven, Rabbit, Deer by Sue Farrell Holler
A young boy and his grandfather go for a walk in the winter woods, sharing fun and knowledge with each other, from how to jump in the snow to how to track rabbits and deer hidden in the trees. After their walk, they enjoy a moment together with milk and cookies and share the most important lesson of the day—being with family. Young readers will shiver with excitement while reading these adventurous chapter books set in
frozen landscapes.
Balto and Togo: Hero Dogs of Alaska by Helen Moss
While Disney made Balto famous, few know the story of Togo, who completed the longer and more perilous parts of their famous journey. Follow the two sled dogs as they battle the elements and race against time to deliver life-saving antitoxin to the children of Nome, Alaska.
I Survived: The Children’s Blizzard of 1888 by Lauren Tarshis
Winter is here, and the weather outside is more than frightful in 1888. Eleven-year-old John Hale catches himself outside during a life-threatening blizzard. Will John live to tell the tale?
Discover the winter activities of both humans and animals in these non-fiction titles.
What are the Winter Olympics? by Gail Herman
If you’re a fan of winter sports, you’ll want to check out What are the Winter Olympics? Learn all about the Winter Olympics, from its start in 1924 to today. Follow the highs and lows of legends and losses and all of the winter sports and athletes that have come and gone throughout the
games’ history.
Snack, Snooze, Skedaddle by Laura Purdie Salas
As fall turns to winter, learn how a variety of animals prepare to survive the cold! Animals get ready in different ways, such as burrowing, migrating, storing up food, or hibernation. In this rhyming book, you will learn facts about how animals big and small get ready to take on the winter season.
TWEENS AND TEENS
Bundle up and grab one of these win-terrific books for tweens and teens!
Brian’s Winter by Gary Paulsen
Instead of being rescued from a plane crash, as in the author’s book Hatchet, this story portrays, what would have happened to Brian had he been forced to survive a winter in the wilderness with only his survival pack and hatchet.
Miracle on Ice: How a Stunning Upset United a Country by Michael Burgan
Relive the stunning upset of the 1980 Winter Olympics when the U.S. hockey team defeated the mighty Soviets and how an iconic photograph captured the greatest moment in international hockey.
Trapped by Michael Northrop
Seven high school students are stranded in their New England high school during a week-long blizzard that shuts down power and heat, freezes pipes, and leaves them wondering if they will survive.
Winter Blunderland by James Patterson and Brian Sitts
Things heat up when Rafe gets an invitation from Dr. Daria Deerwin to join a research study in Alaska. His adventure includes building igloos, racing across icebergs, and coming face-to-face with polar bears.
The Way Past Winter by Kiran Hargrave
Mila, her sisters, and her brother, Oskar, live in a small forest cabin, surviving in a world gripped by frost and snow. When a mysterious man shows up on her doorstep, Mila and her family grant him shelter for the night. But in the morning, the man is gone, and he’s taken Oskar with him. With unbreakable determination, Mila begins a riveting adventure to reunite her family.
