Wrap up with a cozy book this winter

There is nothing better on a cold winter’s day then to snuggle up under a warm quilt and read a book. Here’s a collection of cozy winter stories from the MCLS catalog to share with young readers.

One winter's day by Christina Butler (E BUT)
When a wintry wind blows away Little Hedgehog's nest, he sets out for his friend Badger's house, and the generosity he shows to others during his journey is returned to him when the snowstorm is over.

Snow  by Cynthia Rylant (E RYL)
Celebrates the beauty of a snowfall and its happy effects on children.

A Kitten Tale by Eric Rohman (E ROH)
As four kittens who have never seen winter watch the seasons pass, three of them declare the reasons they will dislike snow when it arrives, while the fourth cannot wait to experience it for himself.

Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson (E WIL)
On a cold winter night many animals gather to party in the cave of a sleeping bear, who then awakes and protests that he has missed the food and the fun.

Mouse and Mole, a winter wonderland by Wong Herbert Yee (E YEE)
Best friends Mouse and Mole enjoy playing in the snow with Sno-Mouse and Sno-Mole, two more best friends.

Winter is the warmest season  by Lauren Stringer (E STR)
A child describes pleasant ways to stay warm during the winter, from sipping hot chocolate and eating grilled cheese sandwiches to wearing wooly sweaters and sitting near a glowing fireplace.

Carl’s snowy afternoon by Alexandra Day (E DAY)
When Madeleine's parents go to the Pond Party, they leave Carl and the baby at home for a cozy winter afternoon with a babysitter. But Carl and Madeleine have plans of their own -- they want to play in the snow!

Grandmother Winter by Phyllis Root (E ROO)
When Grandmother Winter shakes out her feather quilt birds, bats, bears, and other creatures prepare themselves for the cold.

Tippy-tippy-tippy hide! by Candace Fleming (E FLE)
Having worked all summer at keeping bunnies out of his garden, Mr. McGreely looks forward to a peaceful winter--if only he can keep those naughty bunnies from invading his home.

Annie and Snowball and the wintry freeze by Cynthia Rylant (ER RYL LV2)
Annie and her cousin Henry, along with Henry's dog Mudge and Annie's rabbit Snowball, enjoy a sparkling, wintry ice storm.

A long way from home by Elizabeth Baguley (E BAG)
Tired of being crowded in the burrow, Noah the rabbit asks his friend Albatross to take him to a spacious land with no bunnies, but soon after his arrival, Noah finds himself missing his cozy nest full of snuggly bunnies.

Soft house by Jane Yolen (E YOL)
On a rainy afternoon, a little brother and big sister make a cozy house from blankets and cushions with the help of Mr. Cat.

- Briana C.