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Five Faves: Winter Fun

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When winter comes, the snowy conditions let us experience fun activities that are unique to this special season. Sledding, ice skating, winter sports, and snowball fights are just a few of the options that open up. You're only limited by your imagination! Need inspiration? Here are some favorite books that can help you decide how to spend these snow-filled days, even if that means just snuggling up with a good winter story.

The Comeback
Written by E. L. Shen
New York: Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers, 2021. Fiction. 265 pages.

Maxine Chen wants to become a figure skating champion, but her dreams are challenged when a new talent moves to her town, alongside becoming the target of bullying.

When the Moon Comes
Written by Paul Harbridge
Illustrated by Matt James
Toronto: Tundra Books, imprint of Penguin Random House Canada Young Readers, 2017. Picture Book.

When the Moon Comes is an ode to a hockey game played by moonlight. Follow this intrepid group of children's journey through back roads, farms, and logging trails to reach the perfect ice on a magical night.

Snowball Moon
Written by Fran Cannon Slayton
Illustrated by Tracy Bishop
New York, New York: Little Bee Books, 2017. Picture Book.

Written in rhyme, Snowball Moon, follows the story of a brother and sister experiencing all the thrills to be had on a snowy night, including: sledding, building forts, and hot cocoa to finish off the fun!

When the Snow Falls
Written by Linda Booth Sweeney
Illustrated by Jana Christy
New York, NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2017. Picture Book.

Follow along with Grandma as she takes her grandchildren on a snowy adventure. The small joys, like catching snowflakes on your tongue, are highlighted alongside the more everyday realties like pushing stuck cars!

Whose Tracks in the Snow?
By Alexandra Milton
London: Boxer Books Limited, 2022. Informational. 

Readers will be guided towards becoming wintertime trackers, through clues and beautiful illustrations. Brief, but interesting facts are given on the discovered animals.  Hares, foxes, and deer among several others are featured. 
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