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Five Faves: A Walk Through the Woods

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For some reason the cold weather seems like a cozy time to read books about woods (I blame Robert Frost). So if you, like me, find yourself wanting to read a book about trees as the weather gets colder, give one of these books a try!

Forests
Written by Nell Cross Beckerman
Illustrated by Kalen Chock
New York : Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2025. Informational. 
This beautifully illustrated is informational title explores how forests around the world function as living ecosystems. Through paintings, informational text, and poetry, it explains the relationships between plants, animals, fungi, and humans, showing how forests grow, change, and support life over time. It also highlights why forests are important to the planet and why protecting them matters. Kids will want to pour over these standout illustrations for hours.

Written by Jenn Reese
Illustrated by Devin Elle Kurtz
New York : Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2025. Picture Book.

This book starts by posing the question: what is the best way through the woods? What follows is a fantastical journey through the woods via griffin, rainbow snake barge, and sprite tunnel. The luscious faerie forests draw the eyes of the reader as each child chooses their path. If you want a creative version of the road not taken, try out this beautiful read!

How to Find a Yeti
By Matt Hunt
Lincoln, MA : Nosy Crow Inc., 2025. Picture Book.

In this picture book, a young boy longs to achieve his ultimate dream, to spot a yeti in real life. He is prepared - he has checked out all of the yeti books available at the library - and he knows without a doubt that he will spot one. The chaos that ensues is reminiscent of Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen's classic Sam and Dave Dig a Hole as the boy continually misses the yeti that is right in front of him. Those looking for a silly trek through the woods should pick this one up.

When a Tree Falls: Nurse Logs and Their Incredible Forest Power
Written by Kirsten Pendreigh
Illustrated by Elke Boschinger
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2025. Informational.

In this informational picture book, Pendreigh explores what happens in a forest after a tree falls. After nurse logs fall in the forest, they create new habitats to support insects, animals, plants, and fungi over time, so although the log is decaying it still supplies nutrients and shelter to other forest specimens. Kids who were fans of last year's Sibert winner Life After Whale will love this book.

Written by Meg Fleming
Illustrated by Chuck Groenink
New York : Beach Lane Books, 2025. Picture Book.

The Everything Trail is teaches kids that a walk through nature can be an opportunity to collecting small moments of joy and practice mindfulness. As the children walk through the forest they attract new friends and explore the world around them, while noticing the small things in nature the cool water on their hot feat and the smells that surround them. The beautiful illustrations transport the reader into the forest with the kids and take you on the journey with them.

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