Winter picture books that captivate infants: A collection of heartwarming read-aloud ideas
We want to make wintertime with your baby feel even warmer and more heartfelt.
Many people may choose winter-themed picture books with that in mind.
Here, we introduce winter picture books you can enjoy with babies around 0 years old.
We’ve gathered books full of seasonal charm—snow, winter animals, Christmas—featuring colors that capture a baby’s attention and warm, gentle stories.
Precisely because it’s a cold season, cherish the slow, cozy moments of reading picture books with your baby.
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Winter picture books that captivate 0-year-olds! A collection of heartwarming read-aloud ideas (1–10)
Yuki
This is a snow-themed picture book written in gentle, conversational language.
The snow, drawn with shadows against a white background, looks so realistic you can almost feel its texture.
Soft, pure white snow… Is it cold? Will it melt? Children will surely want to touch and find out.
It’s a book that delights the senses and captures the spirit of winter—perfect to add to your winter read-alouds.
Even children who haven’t seen snow yet will be gently introduced to its scenery and feel through these pages.
Choo-choo Train: A Snowy Stroll
This is a story about animals riding a locomotive and taking a stroll through the snow.
A daruma doll sits in the driver’s seat, and beyond the snowy scenery, many other wintry touches are sprinkled throughout.
The locomotive is a huge hit, running along the tracks packed to the brim… when suddenly a big snowball drops down and it makes an emergency stop! Just what is that snowball…? Blending in classic winter pastimes, this is a book that lets you joyfully wander through a snowy landscape.
After reading, some children might even go looking for snow themselves.
I hope this picture book helps you feel the special delights that only a cold winter can bring.
Look closely at the pure white snow.
This is a counting picture book I highly recommend for babies.
Its charm lies not only in helping little ones get familiar with numbers, but also in the flocked illustrations of rabbits that offer a soft, fuzzy texture to touch.
The fluorescent-colored animals that stand out against a world of white and gray, along with the shimmering snowflakes, are strikingly vivid.
Every page turn brings a new delight, drawing in the adults reading along as well.
The design is stylish, too—leave it open for display and it could even serve as interior decor.
Winter picture books that captivate 0-year-olds! A collection of heartwarming read-aloud ideas (11–20)
A Guest from a Distant Star
One night, as Christmas drew near, a princess from the Twinkle-Twinkle Star paid a visit to the owl who lived in the observatory.
She asked if she could warm herself by the stove because it was cold.
After that, the two of them made ice cream under the night sky.
It sounds chilly when you imagine it, but it looks absolutely delicious.
Then they decorated a fir tree with star fragments the princess gave them! It’s the kind of dream-filled, delightful turn of events that makes your heart flutter with excitement.
The princess’s outfit is so adorable that any girl might want to try wearing it herself.
Usako-chan on a Snowy Day
Usako-chan is overjoyed to see snow for the first time.
Bundled up warmly, she has fun outside sledding and skating.
Then she finds a little bird crying.
It seems the bird is cold… So Usako-chan decides to make a home for it.
Will the little bird stop crying? This is a lovely picture book where, amid the fun of winter play and a few small mishaps, you can feel Usako-chan’s kindness.
It’s a story that even very young children can enjoy, so be sure to include it in your winter read-alouds.
Yuki fufufu
Let me introduce a picture book that lets you gently feel winter: “Yuki Fufufu.” The snow illustrations feel so real you could almost touch them, and the curious sound expressions that linger in your ears as you read make it a truly lovely book.
The children staring quietly up at the sky are especially striking, and it makes you wonder: what kind of faces would my own child make when they see snow? You can’t help but imagine it.
Each snowball has a little face, which is adorable, and kids will probably be delighted to spot them—“There’s one here, too!”—and eagerly point them out.
Finger Puppet Book: Mr. Reindeer
As the title suggests, this picture book comes with a reindeer finger puppet.
Kids can actually move it with their fingers, so they’ll be totally fascinated—and absolutely delighted! The feel of the reindeer and the act of putting a finger through the hole are fun activities for children.
Even if parents move it at first, as the child grows, they’ll be able to move it themselves and enjoy it.
It seems the reindeer is setting off into the sky with Santa, so you can soak up the Christmas spirit while playing with it.