The BEST Christmas and Winter Books for Children

'Tis the season to get out your favorite Christmas & winter books!
Here is a list of sixteen books that my students absolutely LOVE, and some fun resources to go with each one!

FAVORITE CHRISTMAS AND WINTER BOOKS FOR KIDS

Favorite Christmas & winter books & activities with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas and crafts for Kindergarten & First Grade

THE POLAR EXPRESS

The Polar Express book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, and a craft for Christmas in Kindergarten and First Grade
The Christmas classic The Polar Express is written by Chris Van Allsburg. It is a Caldecott Medal award winner, and has been translated into stage productions and a movie.
The Polar Express book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, and a craft for Christmas in Kindergarten and First Grade

MRS. WISHY-WASHY'S CHRISTMAS

Mrs Wishy Washys Christmas book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, and a craft for Kindergarten and First Grade
We LOVE Mrs. Wishy-Washy, and the adorable book, Mrs. Wishy-Washy's Christmas, features Mrs. Wishy-Washy and her animal friends...all about making mistakes, being sorry, receiving forgiveness, and showing love. The spirit of Christmas at its best!
Mrs Wishy Washys Christmas book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, and a craft for Kindergarten and First Grade

THE GINGERBREAD MAN

Gingerbread Man book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for Kindergarten and First Grade
There are so many versions of the story The Gingerbread Man! I love this one by Eric A. Kimmel- it has fun characters, and a refrain that students love to chant together.
Gingerbread Man book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for Kindergarten and First Grade

THE SNOW GLOBE FAMILY

Snow Globe Family book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for Kindergarten and First Grade
The Snow Globe Family is a book about a tiny family that lives inside of a snow globe, in the home of a big family. The story leads to students imagining what it would be like to live in a snow globe.
Snow Globe Family book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for Kindergarten and First Grade

SNEEZY THE SNOWMAN

Sneezy the Snowman book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for Kindergarten and First Grade
Poor Sneezy the Snowman keeps doing things that make him melt...it's a good thing that he has friends that are there to help!
Sneezy the Snowman book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for Kindergarten and First Grade

FROZEN NOSES

Frozen Noses book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for winter in Kindergarten and First Grade
Frozen Noses by Jan Carr is filled with winter fun, and the colorful cut paper illustrations are beautiful.
Frozen Noses book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for winter in Kindergarten and First Grade

SNOWMEN AT NIGHT

Snowmen at Night book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for winter in Kindergarten and First Grade
Ever wonder what snowmen do at night while you're asleep? Snowmen at Night will give you some ideas of what could be happening!
Snowmen at Night book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for winter in Kindergarten and First Grade

THE HAT

The Hat Jan Brett book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas and a craft for winter in Kindergarten and First Grade
Poor Hedgie gets stuck in Lisa's woolen stocking, making it look like a 'hat'. All the animals start laughing at him, but it's Hedgie who has the last laugh.
The Hat Jan Brett book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas and a craft for winter in Kindergarten and First Grade

THE MITTEN

The Mitten Jan Brett book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for winter in Kindergarten and First Grade
Nicki loses his white mitten in the snow, and animals squeeze inside of it, seeking a warm, cozy refuge.
The Mitten Jan Brett book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for winter in Kindergarten and First Grade

TACKY THE PENGUIN

Tacky the Penguin book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for winter in Kindergarten and First Grade
Tacky the Penguin is an odd bird, who doesn't fit in...and it is his unique characteristics that save the day!
Tacky the Penguin book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for winter in Kindergarten and First Grade

THE SNOWY DAY

The Snowy Day book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for winter in Kindergarten and First Grade
The Snowy Day is a Caldecott Medal award winning book by Ezra Jack Keats. The book details Peter's fun snowy day adventures. 
The Snowy Day book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for winter in Kindergarten and First Grade

THE JACKET I WEAR IN THE SNOW

The Jacket I Wear in the Snow book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, & lesson ideas for Kindergarten & First Grade
The Jacket I Wear in the Snow is a story that details the main character's preparations (and frustrations) to head outside to play. 
The Jacket I Wear in the Snow book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, & lesson ideas for Kindergarten & First Grade
Layer after layer of clothing is added, and the story is fantastic for sequencing activities.

MOOSELTOE

Mooseltoe book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for Kindergarten and First Grade
Mooseltoe is a fun Christmas story is about a father moose who works very hard to make Christmas 'perfectly perfect' for his family, but he forgets to get something very important! He saves the day thanks to his giant 'moostache' and antlers!
Mooseltoe book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for Kindergarten and First Grade

THE MISSING MITTEN MYSTERY

The Missing Mitten Mystery book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, and a craft for Kindergarten and First Grade
After a fun day playing in the snow, one mitten is missing! Students love to join along as they retrace the steps of a day of fun to figure out this mystery!
The Missing Mitten Mystery book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, and a craft for Kindergarten and First Grade

SNOWMEN AT CHRISTMAS

Snowmen at Night book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for winter in Kindergarten and First Grade
Similar to Snowmen at Night, Snowmen at Christmas leads its readers to imagine what snowmen do at Christmas time!
Snowmen at Night book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for winter in Kindergarten and First Grade

THE MITTEN TREE

The Mitten Tree book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for winter in Kindergarten and First Grade
The Mitten Tree shares a wonderful story about giving and receiving, with a little mystery for students to ponder. It's a great winter themed book with a special message.
The Mitten Tree book activities unit with literacy printables, reading companion activities, lesson ideas, and a craft for winter in Kindergarten and First Grade
What are YOUR favorite winter books?

1 comment

  1. Anita,
    Thanks for sharing Mrs. Wishy Washy...I can't wait to get it! I like a lot of the books on your list, I would add Under the Snow by Melissa Stewart. Happy vacation week. Melissa

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