Leaves are falling, and rain and snow are, too. We are only a few weeks away from saying goodbye to fall and hello to winter. If a child in your life is curious about how fall becomes winter, we have compiled a list of books that celebrate the best of both seasons. Curl up with one of these cozy books and read about the winds of autumn and the snows of winter from the warmth of your home.
Fall Leaves
By: Loretta Holland
“Autumn is in the air: days grow shorter and nights are long. Birds leave, flowers, too. Apples andImage may be NSFW.
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temperatures fall—then snow!”
Part poem, part silent stage, this luminous picture book puts autumn on display and captures the spirit of change that stays with us long after fall leaves. Unlock the secrets of this busy and beautiful time of year as the natural world makes way for winter. (Publisher’s Marketing)
When Winter Comes
By: Nancy Van LaanImage may be NSFW.
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“Where oh where do the leaves all go when winter comes and the cold winds blow?”
What happens to fish, flowers, field mice, and other living things when ponds freeze and the air turns blustery? Walk with a curious child and his parents as winter’s first snow falls and find out… (Publisher’s Marketing)
Old Bear
By: Kevin HenkesImage may be NSFW.
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Beautiful illustrations infused with the color of the seasons, a deeply satisfying text, and a huggable old bear remembering the cub he once was make for an outstanding new picture book by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Kitten’s First Full Moon. (Publisher’s Marketing)
In November
By: Cynthia Rylant
In November, the air grows cold and the earth and all its creatures prepare for winter. Animals seekImage may be NSFW.
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food and shelter, and people gather together to celebrate their blessings with family and friends.
Cynthia Rylant’s lyrical language and Jill Kastner’s rich, cozy paintings capture the cherished moments of this autumn month. (Publisher’s Marketing)
Winter Is Coming
By: Tony Johnston
Day after day, a girl goes to her favorite place in the woods and quietly watches from her treeImage may be NSFW.
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house as the chipmunks, the doe, the rabbits prepare for the winter. As the temperature drops, sunset comes earlier and a new season begins. Silently she observes the world around her as it reveals its secrets. It takes time and patience to see the changes as, slowly but surely, winter comes. (Publisher’s Marketing)
Forever Friends
By: Carin BergerImage may be NSFW.
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When bunny first meets bird, it is spring. The two quickly become fast friends, doing all the good things friends like to do in the spring, and summer, and fall. The bunny is worried that the bird won’t come back after migration. Friendship, the seasons, loyalty, and patience are on centre stage in this book. (Publisher’s Marketing)
Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit: A Book of Changing Seasons
By: Il Sung Na
What do the animals do when the snow falls to the ground and all the trees are bare? Some fly longImage may be NSFW.
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distances, while some swim to warmer waters. Some take a long, warm sleep where they live, while others have a thick, cozy coat and can stay in the snow!
As with Il Sung Na’s previous books, Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit is filled with rich illustrations, charming animals, and a simple, lyrical text—all wrapped up in a gorgeous package. It’s a gentle introduction to the ideas of adaptation, hibernation, and migration, and an exuberant celebration of changing seasons. (Publisher’s Marketing)
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