Winter Virtual Library ❄️📚

At Kinder-Garden Learning Center, we believe that early literacy begins with meaningful moments shared between children and the adults who love them. Our Winter Virtual Library was thoughtfully curated to support language development, imagination, and joyful connections during the winter months.

Each book below is featured in our virtual library with a read-aloud option, and many are also available through your local public library for families who enjoy reading a physical copy together.

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?

By Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle

This rhythmic, repetitive story introduces children to winter animals and sounds. The predictable text supports early language development and invites children to join in by naming animals and imitating sounds.

Literacy Tip for Families: Pause and ask your child, “What animal do you hear next?” or encourage them to repeat the animal sounds.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Winter

By Eric Carle

This gentle winter story introduces young children to seasonal changes through a familiar and beloved character. It’s perfect for infants and toddlers learning about routines, weather, and rest.

Literacy Tip for Families: Talk about winter weather and how animals and people stay warm.

Pete the Cat: Snow Daze

By Kimberly & James Dean

Pete the Cat brings humor and excitement to winter break, helping children relate to feelings of anticipation and disappointment in a developmentally appropriate way.

Literacy Tip for Families: Ask your child how Pete feels throughout the story and connect it to their own experiences.

How to Catch a Snowman

By Adam Wallace

This playful story sparks imagination as children explore creative ways to “catch” a snowman. It encourages problem‑solving and storytelling skills.

Literacy Tip for Families: Invite your child to describe how they would try to catch a snowman.

Ten Sparkly Snowflakes

By Katie Price

A fun counting book that combines winter imagery with early math and literacy skills. The repetitive structure helps reinforce number concepts.

Literacy Tip for Families: Count along together and look for numbers in everyday activities.

The Very Cold, Freezing No Numbers Day

By Judith Sierra

This silly winter story blends humor with math concepts, making it a great read for preschool‑aged children.

Literacy Tip for Families: Encourage children to notice numbers around the house and talk about why numbers are important.

The Snowy Day

By Ezra Jack Keats

A timeless winter classic that celebrates curiosity, independence, and simple childhood joy. This book supports storytelling and descriptive language.

Literacy Tip for Families: Ask your child to describe what Peter sees, hears, and feels in the snow.

The Mitten

By Jan Brett

This beautifully illustrated folktale introduces sequencing, prediction, and winter animals as the mitten fills up page by page.

Literacy Tip for Families: Pause before each page and ask, “What do you think will happen next?”

Snowmen at Night

By Caralyn Buehner

A fun and imaginative look at what snowmen might do after dark. This book supports creative thinking and expressive language.

Literacy Tip for Families: Encourage your child to create their own snowman story.

Bear Snores On

By Karma Wilson

This cozy winter tale highlights friendship, rhyming language, and rhythm—key components of early literacy development.

Literacy Tip for Families: Clap or tap along to the rhyming words as you read.

Hiku

By Sandra V. Feder

A gentle story that introduces poetry through simple haiku, encouraging children to slow down and notice the beauty of winter.

Literacy Tip for Families: Invite your child to describe winter using just a few words.

Just Snow Already!

By Samantha Berger

This humorous book captures children’s excitement and impatience for snow, making it relatable and engaging.

Literacy Tip for Families: Talk about waiting, feelings, and what children enjoy most about winter.

Keep the Reading Going 💙

Families are invited to click the links in our Virtual Winter Library to listen to each read‑aloud or visit your local library to check out a copy and read together at home.

At Kinder‑Garden Learning Center, we know that strong readers grow from shared stories, conversations, and connection—one book at a time.