From a fresh blanket of snow to sweater weather—share the charms of winter with your students with stories about snow. These favorite books all about snow and snowmen are just right for winter read-alouds in your classroom. 

Poppleton in Winter is an early chapter book about enjoying all the delights winter has to offer. Poppleton and his friends are looking for activities to do in a snowy, winter wonderland. Your students will love this easy-to-read book and be inspired to brainstorm both indoor and outdoor activities for the colder season.

There is also the classic and hilarious There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow. See what the cold lady will gobble next—will it be a scarf, two lumps of coal, or some more snow? This rhyming tale is perfect for classroom read-aloud time. 

Try The Snow Day from the Black Lagoon for newly independent readers who are starting to read chapter books. Hubie, who doesn’t like winter, is learning to navigate his way through a blizzard. Will the snow day become a no day or a chance to explore a winter wonderland? 

From snow day adventures to snowmen who come alive at night, students will love reading about one of the most spectacular parts of the winter season.

Shop favorite snow stories recommended by Scholastic Editors below! You can find more books and activities at The Teacher Store.