Books to Enjoy Winter With: Picture Book Ideas to Read with Your Two-Year-Old

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On a cold winter night, why not spend a cozy picture book time indoors with your two-year-old? In this season, picture books featuring snow and winter scenes have a special charm.

Especially for two-year-olds, it’s an important time to learn words and expand their imagination through books.

Here, we’ll introduce a variety of heartwarming picture books perfect for two-year-olds in winter.

Please use this as a guide to create wonderful seasonal memories through stories that both children and adults can enjoy!

Ideas for picture books to enjoy winter with your 2-year-old (31–40)

Snow (A Song Picture Book)

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This is a picture book based on the lyrics of the Ministry of Education song “Yuki” (Snow).

In step with the lyrics, a little girl’s eyes sparkle at the sight of snow, and she slides down a snow-covered slide.

She’s experiencing winter with the free-spirited joy of childhood.

So captivated by the snow, she remembers her hat and scarf but forgets her gloves.

A dog later brings them to her—an adorable scene that shows just how absorbed she is in the snow.

It’s a picture book that conveys the charm of snow and the fun of playing in it, so be sure to sing along as you read it with your child.

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When the snow stops

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A heartwarming story about a parent and child rabbit, perfect for winter reading.

It’s snowing that day, so they can’t go outside, and the father can’t make it home.

The little rabbit is alone at home with its mother.

They decide to skip their shopping trip and spend time indoors playing cards and relaxing together.

Then, on a night when the snow lets up, they step outside for a little while to play in the snow.

A quiet winter tale portraying a special time shared between parent and child.

Why not read it during a precious moment with your own child? This gentle world is sure to soothe your heart.

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snowball

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The picture book Snowball, featuring the adorable Tottoru rolling snow, is utterly charming.

One morning, Tottoru notices that snow has fallen and makes a small snowball.

Then he starts rolling it over the snow, and the snowball grows bigger and bigger.

Before he knows it, he’s reached the top of a hill—and the snowball tumbles down.

What will happen to the snowball? The exciting turn of events will surely make children’s hearts race.

It’s a perfect read-aloud for winter that conveys the joy of playing in the snow.

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Boris on a snowy day

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This is a book that will make you feel delighted as you watch Boris enjoying all kinds of snow play.

He starts by sliding on a sled.

It’s so cute how he describes sledding as being like a rocket and even tumbles over from going too fast.

After sledding, it’s time to make a snowman! Boris’s friend Barbara appears, and the two of them have a wonderful time together.

When they look at the finished snowman, Boris comes up with a great idea… Now, what could possibly happen next? A fun winter picture book that sparks children’s rich imaginations.

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Usako-chan on a Snowy Day

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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.

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Books to Read with 2-Year-Olds! A Collection of Picture Book Ideas to Enjoy Winter (41–50)

Yuki fufufu

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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.

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