Five books for winter for kids of every age
Okay, the official reports are in! With more weeks of winter ahead now’s the perfect time to cozy up with a winter read. Jocelyn LM Kaleita of A Book Place shares her picks on children's books to read this season. From board books for the youngest readers to chapter books for your young adult, these selections will surely delight. Pick up these reads and more at A Book Place, 489 E. Main St., Riverhead.
Alice in Winter Wonderland
By Jan Brett
Recommended age: 4-7
A retelling of a favorite classic set in the wintery Alaskan Arctic. With wonderful imagination and whimsy Brett's gorgeous art illustrates a new version of Alice's adventures among penguins, puffins, and some new snowy creatures.
Spy School: Goes North
By Stuart Gibbs
Recommended level: Middle Grade
Gibbs delivers an adventure for middle grade readers that is suspenseful and exciting. Ben Ripley's rescue mission begins with rescuing one of his own from a remote Alaskan training facility. In addition to this main objective, the characters have to navigate love and diversity among their ranks. This series grows with its readers and absolutely will provide many talking points.
Ty's Travels: Winter Wonderland
By Kelly Starling Lyons
Recommended level: Early Reader
An adorable story about a little boy who is excited about the snow and all the fun he will have. Full of imagination and playfulness. Ty and his mom discover all sorts of winter magic.
A Cozy Winter Day
By Eliza Wheeler
Recommended age: 4-7
How would you spend a cozy winter day? Join all the little woodland characters as they prepare for cozy activities; hot chocolate, warm sweaters, crackling fires, and reading books. A great read for littles to see downtime as comforting and heartwarming.
Hello, World Snow
By Jill McDonald (Board Book)
Recommended age: 0-4
A happy celebration of a joyful precipitation! Learn all about snow with a great balance of science, storytelling, and fun for everyone.