Everyone loves a snow day! Whether it’s racing down a hill on a sled, rolling the perfect snowman, or curling up indoors with a cozy mug of hot cocoa, there’s something magical about an unexpected day off from school. The only thing that makes a snow day better? Sharing the perfect snow day book!

If the snow is falling and school is canceled, here are ten of our absolute favorite reads:

Poppleton in Winter This early chapter book celebrates all the simple joys of winter, following Poppleton the pig and his friends as they make the most of a snowy wonderland.

There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow Playing off the classic tune “There was an old woman who swallowed a fly” this rollicking, rhyming book will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page.

Clifford the Big Red Dog: Clifford’s Snow Day It’s a winter wonderland on Birdwell Island! After a big snowstorm, Clifford and Emily Elizabeth get their first snow day.

The Snowy Day Since it was published by Ezra Jack Keats in 1962, this story has become a favorite of millions. It reveals a child’s wonder at a new world and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever.

The Snowman In this 1978 classic, a little boy rushes out into the wintry day to build a snowman, which comes alive in his dreams that night. Wordless picture books like this are an ideal way to encourage reluctant readers.

The Mitten In this modern classic, a young boy’s lost mitten leads to a charming snowy adventure. Jan Brett’s beautiful retelling is a family favorite and the board book edition is perfect for the youngest readers.

Geraldine’s Big Snow Impatient Geraldine eagerly awaits the first big snowstorm to go sledding, watching the sky and seeing neighbors prepare … only for the snow to fall overnight while she sleeps, delighting her with a perfect snowy morning for her sled ride down the hill!

Brave Irene Brave Irene is Irene is the town’s the dressmaker’s daughter. Her mother, Mrs. Bobbin, isn’t feeling so well and can’t possibly deliver the beautiful ball gown she’s made for the duchess to wear that very evening. So plucky Irene volunteers to get the gown to the palace on time, in spite of the fierce snowstorm that’s brewing―quite an errand for a little girl.

Snowmen at Night Have you ever you’ve wondered . . . what do snowmen do at night? This delightful wintertime tale reveals all! Caralyn Buehner’s witty, imaginative verse offers many charming details about the secret life of snowmen.

The Biggest Snowman Ever Two mice, Clayton and Desmond, compete to build the biggest snowman for a town contest, but ultimately discover they can build a much larger one by working together.   

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