25+ Favorite Snow and Snowmen Stories

The Mayor of Mouseville announces a contest, awarding a prize to whoever builds the biggest snowman. 

Our heroes' entry for the snowman contest has magically come to life―and ran away! Can YOU help catch it?

It's nighttime and snow is falling hard. Will the town be snowed in? Will there be a snow day? Odds are looking good in this book for the kids who dream of snowball fights, sledding, and the possibility that it may snow again tomorrow!

A tender story about the power of friendship and dealing with separation, all set in the backdrop of the changing seasons. Little Bear has woken up too early from his winter sleep and there's no one to play with. That is, until he meets Sparkly, a little snowman, who shows him just how fun the winter can be. But as the warmth of spring sets in, Sparkly must go away to where the snow never melts, and Little Bear wonders if they'll ever see each other again.

What kind of day is it when thick snow is falling everywhere? Why, it's a glorious snowball day, of course! The author of Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf invites readers to pull on their mittens, head outside, grab some snow, and start rolling — but they'd better hurry, before the sun comes out! 

A snowman who finds it dreadfully cold keeps doing things that cause him to melt, while the children who rebuild him each time offer clothing to keep him warm.

It's a winter wonderland on Birdwell Island! After a big snowstorm, Clifford and Emily Elizabeth get their first snow day. The best friends have a blast playing Snow Rescue Squad and helping Fire Chief Franklin take care of snow duties across town. 

Universal in its appeal, the story has become a favorite of millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever.

As Miki the polar bear romps in the snow, he spots a bright red dot far off in the distance. It turns out to be . . . a little girl with a twinkly face and gurgling laugh! Now Miki has someone to play with. Together the brand-new friends toss snowballs, have icy adventures, and eventually find their way home to snuggle with their mothers. Wonderfully sweet and spare illustrations capture a wintertime friendship in this warm picture book.

Everyone loves snow! It's fun to play in and makes wonderful snowmen. But where does snow come from? The answer is at your fingertips. Just open this book and read about the wonders of snow....

Everyone's favorite cool cat is now featured in leveled readers written for successful independent reading!

A snowy walk to her grandparent's home for Arab American Lina is filled with quiet wonder. 

This bundled-up gal isn't playing in the snow; she's slurping it up as fast as she can. 

Just outside my window,
There are tracks in the snow.
Who made the tracks? Where do they go?

In a family of big people, little Nell thinks she's too small to do anything. But with the help of her friends Reindeer, Hare, and Bear Cub, she builds a great BIG snowman, the best snowman that ever was.

Dressed for fun in the snow, a group of rabbit friends set out to make a snowman.

When Charlie wakes up to a world covered in snow, he can't wait to go outside. He even takes a break from patrol duty to go sledding with his friends Walter and Sister. But when Walter goes missing, it's up to Charlie to take control of the situation and bring his buddy back.

Each year, as days grow shorter and trees become bare, the world outside seems to slow and darken. But for children, this time of year is magical.

Little Owl experiences his first snow and first winter in this perfect follow-up to Little Owl's Night and Little Owl's Day!

Snowflakes are in the air, and winter is here at last! Poppleton makes a new friend, sculpts a bust of Cherry Sue, and gets a wintry birthday surprise in these three witty, beautifully illustrated stories.

It's a snow day, and Bella is thrilled. There's no school, so she and Bub can play outside all day. Trouble is, Bub does not like the snow - it's slippery, freezing cold, and wet! What's even worse, there's a new kid next door, and he has a scary, monster-sized pet. Can Bub get past his fear of the snow and make a new friend at the same time?

In these buoyant, easy-to-read chapter books, Zoey employs science to help magical animals. 

It's snowing, and there's excitement in the air because the school day might end early. Students and teachers alike are looking forward to seeing what happens! Meanwhile, Abdi is distracted and worried because his brother is having surgery. He's supposed to go home with Henry, but they miss the bus and end up having an unexpected adventure with Mr. Wolf!

How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Are no two snow crystals alike? These questions and more are answered in this visually stunning exploration of the science of snow. Perfect for reading on winter days, the book features photos of real snow crystals in their beautiful diversity. Snowflake-catching instructions are also included.

One of history's most exciting and terrifying events comes to life in this story of amazing kids and how they survived.

In 1940, the German army invades Norway and 12-year-old Peter Lundstrom's life is changed forever. Based on events that were said to have actually taken place during World War II.