We partnered with Candlewick Press books to review some of their latest festive and wintery books for kids. These 7 new children’s books are full of fun stories and beautiful illustrations. Check out my video review on Instagram! I’m also providing a brief summary and linking to each of the new kids picture books here. Check them out and share them with a little reader in your life!
Wintery Books for Kids
20 Big Trucks in the Middle of Christmas (ages 3-7): written by Mark Lee and illustrated by Kurt Cyrus
A snowy town is bustling with activity! A procession of trucks work together to make sure the town’s Christmas festivities go off without a hitch. This book teaches kids about the different ways that trucks work and move when it’s snowy outside. It also teaches readers how a community can come together to solve a problem.
The Robin and the Fir Tree (ages 3-7): originally written by Hans Christian Andersen, retold and illustrated by Jason Jameson
This retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen story “The Fir Tree” is full of exquisite illustrations. It’s a beautiful story about a tree who grows in a forest and dreams of the excitement of the outside world. One day he is cut down and taken away to be a Christmas tree in the middle of town. He thinks this is everything he ever wanted, but what will happen when his decorations are put away? It’s a sweet tale of friendship and new life.
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (ages 3-7): written by Clement C. Moore and illustrated by P.J. Lynch
This Christmas classic is a story we enjoy sharing with our girls before bedtime each year on Christmas Eve. In this version, P.J. Lynch brings the well-loved holiday poem to life with his watercolor illustrations. The beautifully illustrated pictures in shades of blue and green vibrantly come to life as Santa is discovered delivering gifts.
Winter Lullaby (ages 4-8): written by Dianne White and illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki
In this poetic story, a mama bear and her cub are preparing to hibernate for the winter. The little cub questions why it must go to sleep, because it sees all of the other animals playing outside and wants to stay up too. This sweet lullaby invites the cub to rest and prepare for new adventures in the spring. It’s a perfect winter bedtime story!
Where’s Waldo? Santa Spotlight Search (ages 5-9): by Martin Handford
I’ve enjoyed searching for Waldo since I was a young boy! In this new version, merry scenes are busy with activity as preparations for Christmas are underway. The pages are dark and the book includes a cool search wand that serves as a spotlight to brighten the pages, highlighting the hidden images! It is a fun, unique twist on the traditional books!
Jasmine Green Rescues: A Donkey Called Mistletoe (ages 7-9): written by Helen Peters and illustrated by Ellie Snowdon
Our girls have several books in the Jasmine Green Rescues series and they enjoy seeing how Jasmine shows love and care to each of the animals she finds around Oak Tree Farm. In this book, Jasmine tried to find a new home for her elderly neighbor’s gentle donkey Mistletoe. She wants to bring him to live with her on her farm, but she realizes that a donkey is a lot of work. She also realizes that when the Christmas play needs help, she just might have the perfect understudy!
Where Snow Angels Go (ages 7-10): written by Maggie O’Farrell and illustrated by Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini
This beautifully imagined picture book seeks to answer the question, “What happens to a snow angel after you leave it behind?”. In this modern fairy tale with gorgeously detailed illustrations, a little girl discovers she has an unusual protector. The girl calls on this protector to help her with a monumental task, and with strength, charm, and courage finds a way to bring magic and wonder into her own home.
Need other holiday book ideas? Check out last year’s Holiday Books for Kids!
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Tyler Moore is the creator of the “Tidy Dad” Instagram, TikTok, and website. A public school teacher in New York City, husband, and father of three young daughters, he has been featured on Good Morning America and in The Washington Post, The New York Times, New York Post, Better Homes & Gardens Secrets of Getting Organized magazine, Apartment Therapy, and many podcasts including HGTV and Minimalist Moms. During the school year, he lives with his wife, Emily, a pediatric occupational therapist, and three daughters in Queens, New York. In the summer, they spend as much time as possible in their small but tidy cottage in the Poconos.
December 13, 2021
7 Festive and Wintery Books for Kids
We partnered with Candlewick Press books to review some of their latest festive and wintery books for kids. These 7 new children’s books are full of fun stories and beautiful illustrations. Check out my video review on Instagram! I’m also providing a brief summary and linking to each of the new kids picture books here. Check them out and share them with a little reader in your life!
Wintery Books for Kids
20 Big Trucks in the Middle of Christmas (ages 3-7): written by Mark Lee and illustrated by Kurt Cyrus
A snowy town is bustling with activity! A procession of trucks work together to make sure the town’s Christmas festivities go off without a hitch. This book teaches kids about the different ways that trucks work and move when it’s snowy outside. It also teaches readers how a community can come together to solve a problem.
The Robin and the Fir Tree (ages 3-7): originally written by Hans Christian Andersen, retold and illustrated by Jason Jameson
This retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen story “The Fir Tree” is full of exquisite illustrations. It’s a beautiful story about a tree who grows in a forest and dreams of the excitement of the outside world. One day he is cut down and taken away to be a Christmas tree in the middle of town. He thinks this is everything he ever wanted, but what will happen when his decorations are put away? It’s a sweet tale of friendship and new life.
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (ages 3-7): written by Clement C. Moore and illustrated by P.J. Lynch
This Christmas classic is a story we enjoy sharing with our girls before bedtime each year on Christmas Eve. In this version, P.J. Lynch brings the well-loved holiday poem to life with his watercolor illustrations. The beautifully illustrated pictures in shades of blue and green vibrantly come to life as Santa is discovered delivering gifts.
Winter Lullaby (ages 4-8): written by Dianne White and illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki
In this poetic story, a mama bear and her cub are preparing to hibernate for the winter. The little cub questions why it must go to sleep, because it sees all of the other animals playing outside and wants to stay up too. This sweet lullaby invites the cub to rest and prepare for new adventures in the spring. It’s a perfect winter bedtime story!
Where’s Waldo? Santa Spotlight Search (ages 5-9): by Martin Handford
I’ve enjoyed searching for Waldo since I was a young boy! In this new version, merry scenes are busy with activity as preparations for Christmas are underway. The pages are dark and the book includes a cool search wand that serves as a spotlight to brighten the pages, highlighting the hidden images! It is a fun, unique twist on the traditional books!
Jasmine Green Rescues: A Donkey Called Mistletoe (ages 7-9): written by Helen Peters and illustrated by Ellie Snowdon
Our girls have several books in the Jasmine Green Rescues series and they enjoy seeing how Jasmine shows love and care to each of the animals she finds around Oak Tree Farm. In this book, Jasmine tried to find a new home for her elderly neighbor’s gentle donkey Mistletoe. She wants to bring him to live with her on her farm, but she realizes that a donkey is a lot of work. She also realizes that when the Christmas play needs help, she just might have the perfect understudy!
Where Snow Angels Go (ages 7-10): written by Maggie O’Farrell and illustrated by Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini
This beautifully imagined picture book seeks to answer the question, “What happens to a snow angel after you leave it behind?”. In this modern fairy tale with gorgeously detailed illustrations, a little girl discovers she has an unusual protector. The girl calls on this protector to help her with a monumental task, and with strength, charm, and courage finds a way to bring magic and wonder into her own home.
Need other holiday book ideas? Check out last year’s Holiday Books for Kids!
Thanks for pinning: 7 Festive and Wintery Books for Kids!
____________________________________________________________________________
This post contains affiliate links. We may make a small commission for purchases made through these links with no additional fee to the customer. We only link to products we use and love! Thank you for supporting our blog!
You may also like:
December 13, 2021
7 Festive and Wintery Books for Kids
Hi, I'm Tidy Dad!
Tyler Moore is the creator of the “Tidy Dad” Instagram, TikTok, and website. A public school teacher in New York City, husband, and father of three young daughters, he has been featured on Good Morning America and in The Washington Post, The New York Times, New York Post, Better Homes & Gardens Secrets of Getting Organized magazine, Apartment Therapy, and many podcasts including HGTV and Minimalist Moms. During the school year, he lives with his wife, Emily, a pediatric occupational therapist, and three daughters in Queens, New York. In the summer, they spend as much time as possible in their small but tidy cottage in the Poconos.
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