Winter Nature Stories for Kids
This collection of stories invites young minds to embark on enchanting journeys through the winter landscape. As frost-kissed landscapes unfold, these stories offer a captivating blend of imagination and nature exploration, fostering a deep connection to the winter wonders. From snow-covered meadows to cosy animal habitats, each tale sparks curiosity, encouraging your young readers to embrace the beauty and resilience of the natural world during the winter season. Join us in a literary adventure that celebrates the magic of winter and nurtures a lifelong appreciation for the great outdoors. Here are the best Nature Stories for Winter.
Nature Stories for Winter
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Incorporating nature stories and living books into your nature study is a powerful and enriching way to deepen the educational experience for homeschoolers and young nature enthusiasts.
We’ve curated our favourite Nature Stories for the winter months and wanted to share them with you.
Over and Under the Snow
My favourite winter story Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner is a delightful exploration of the hidden world beneath the snow, revealing the secret lives of animals during the winter season.
- Messner, Kate (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 44 Pages – 09/09/2014 (Publication Date) – Chronicle Books (Publisher)
Owl Moon
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen is a beautifully illustrated story of a winter night’s adventure with a father and his child as they search for owls in the moonlit forest.
- Owl Moon
- Hardcover Book
- Jane Yolen (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 10/23/1987 (Publication Date) – Philomel Books (Publisher)
The Snowy Day
Follow the adventures of Peter in The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats as he experiences the magic of the first snowfall, creating snow angels and snowmen.
- Keats, Ezra Jack (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 10/28/1976 (Publication Date) – Puffin Books (Publisher)
The Mitten
The Mitten by Jan Bret is a classic Ukrainian folktale retold with stunning illustrations, depicting the humorous consequences of a lost mitten in the winter woods.
- Hardcover Book
- Brett, Jan (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 10/05/2009 (Publication Date) – G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
Winter Bees and Other Poems of the Cold
I love including poetry in our book baskets throughout the year and Winter Bees and Other Poems of the Cold is a great one for kids, it’s a collection of poems celebrating the resilience of nature during winter, capturing the beauty of snowflakes, winter animals, and more.
- Hardcover Book
- Sidman, Joyce (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 11/04/2014 (Publication Date) – Clarion Books (Publisher)
Snowflake Bentley
Snowflake Bentley is the true story of Wilson Bentley, a man who dedicated his life to photographing and studying snowflakes, showcasing the intricate beauty of winter.
- Snowflake Bentley By Martin Jacqueline Briggs Azarian Mary ILT
- Martin, Jacqueline Briggs (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 12/28/2009 (Publication Date) – Clarion Books (Publisher)
If your kids are inspired by these books to write themselves but need a little help then check out our January Creative Writing Prompts for Kids.
Bear Snores On
Join Bear and his friends in Bear Snores On charming rhyming story as they have a winter party in Bear’s cozy cave while he sleeps.
- Hardcover Book
- Wilson, Karma (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 01/01/2002 (Publication Date) – Margaret K. McElderry Books (Publisher)
When Winter Comes
When Winter Comes is a rhythmic and lyrical exploration of the changes that winter brings to the natural world, from animals hibernating to snow-covered landscapes.
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Hardcover Book
- Van Laan, Nancy (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 40 Pages – 10/01/2000 (Publication Date) – Atheneum Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
The Big Snow
Follow the forest animals in The Big Snow as they prepare for and experience a big snowstorm in this classic Caldecott Medal-winning picture book.
- Berta Hader (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 48 Pages – 10/31/1993 (Publication Date) – Aladdin (Publisher)
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