Do you feel the crisp wind in the air? Hear the crunch of snow under your feet? Capstone is ready for Reading in a Winter Wonderland!
During the darkest time of year, we learn to appreciate all the gifts we have received. Good friends, warm cuddles, fun games, and the little adventures we can share every day. It's time to celebrate reading with poetry, mysteries, silly stories, and global crafts. Each book selected will go great with a day of sledding, skating, or hot cocoa. 

 

 

1. I See Winter

By Charles Ghigna
(Gr. PreK)

I See Winter Snowflakes, sleds, and skates are just the beginning of the joys of winter from poet Charles Ghigna.

 

2. A Loud Winters Nap

By Katy Hudson
(Gr. PreK-1)

Every year Tortoise sleeps through winter. He assumes he isn’t missing much. However, his friends are determined to prove otherwise! Will Tortoise sleep through another winter, or will his friends convince him to stay awake and experience the frosty fun of winter? Best-selling author Katy Hudson's charming picture book will have everyone excited for winter.
(Enjoy a FREE activity kit.)

 

3. Winter: The Coldest Season Of All!

By Lisa Bell
(PreK-3)

This beautiful song and picture book gives children a look at the chilly changes in winter weather and winter activities of people and animals. Pairing music and text helps kids retain key facts.

 

4. Soldiers and Sweets at the Ballet

By Fran Manushkin
(Gr. K-2)

Katie Woo and JoJo are wearing their best dresses and are ready for a fancy time at the ballet! They are taking in a special performance of the classic ballet, The Nutcracker. Which dancers will leap the highest? Who will have the best costumes? And what will be the best friends' favorite moments of the show?
(Check out Katie Woo and Jojo on the Go! in hardcover, paperback and Capstone Interactive)

 

 

5.The Mystery of the Snow Puppy

By Fran Manushkin
(Gr. K-2)

Katie’s new puppy, Koko, has run away, and now the white doggie is lost! Pedro and Katie pair up to investigate. They are hot on Koko’s trail, but some clues lead nowhere. Still the detectives won’t give up. After all, solving this mystery is the only way to bring Koko home!
(Check out Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries in hardcover, paperback and Capstone Interactive)

 

 

6. Best Season Ever

By Fran Manushkin
(Gr. K-2)

Pedro says winter is the best. JoJo thinks summer is number one. For Katie Woo, spring is tops! So who is right? Which is the best season ever?
(Check out Katie Woo in hardcover, paperback and Capstone Interactive)

 

 

 

7. Pedro Keeps It Cool

By Fran Manushkin
(Gr. K-2)

It’s winter festival time! There are games, a snowman contest, skating, and of course, treats. But the festival isn’t much fun for Pedro. His snow dog is a flop, and he falls flat on the ice. Will Pedro keep his cool and find a way to have fun?
(Check out Pedro in hardcover, paperback and Capstone Interactive)

 

 

 

8. Ski Trip Terror

By John Sazaklis
(Gr. K-2)

Ready . . . Set . . . Snow! Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang are looking forward to a peaceful winter vacation. But a sneaky snow ghost is whipping up a blizzard of trouble! The gang’s relaxing ski trip quickly snowballs into a mystery-solving adventure in this entertaining early chapter book featuring Scooby-Doo and his friends.
(Check out Scooby-Doo! Mini Mysteries in hardcover and paperback )

 

 

9. Hidden in the Snow

By Jessica Rusick
(Gr. K-3)

Some creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. In cold habitats, animals blend in with the snowy surroundings. They also hide beneath the snow in dens. Can you spot the creatures hidden in the snow?

 

10. Winter Crafts Across Cultures: 12 Projects to Celebrate the Season

By Megan Borgert-Spaniol
(Gr. 3-5)

Winter is a season of celebration! Join the fun with twelve festive crafts that celebrate holidays from around the world. Construct a papier-mâché lantern to mark Chinese New Year. Design colorful bunting to honor Black History Month. It’s always the season for crafting!