Sweater Weather Reads: Picture Books To Cozy Up With
Big Dog and Little Dog wearing sweaters
Pilkey, Dav, 1966- author
2021
It's wintertime, and Little Dog is snug in his red doggy sweater. Big Dog wants a sweater, too! Their search may lead to some messy drawers, but who could mind when Big Dog looks so cute in his new duds?
Bog Myrtle
Sharp, Sid, author, illustrator
2024
"Two sisters, one stubbornly cheerful (Beatrice) and one relentlessly grumpy (Magnolia), live in a drafty old house with a family of helpful spiders. When Beatrice is gifted magic yarn from a giant forest witch obsessed with sustainability named Bog Myrtle, she and the spiders set to work knitting up a perfectly warm sweater. But greedy Magnolia sees only the opportunity for profit, and quickly converts the old house into a magic sweater factory. The exhausted spiders are driven to strike, and Bog Myrtle is not pleased..." -- Publisher.
Cozy
Brett, Jan, 1949-, author, illustrator
2020
The coat of a huge wooly musk ox named Cozy is the winter home for a growing number of Alaskan animals who mostly get along.
A day so gray
Lamba, Marie, author
2019
"A winter's day is transformed from bleak to beautiful by warm friendship and a new perspective in a gentle story that encourages the appreciation and celebration of cozy pleasures and quiet joys"--Provided by publisher.
Forest friends sleep
Hendricks, Amber, author
2022
"Follow bear, woodchuck, and squirrel as they spend autumn eating and gathering food so they can burrow in for winter in this poetic board book for babies and toddlers"-- Provided by publisher.
In your cozy bed
Witek, Jo, 1968- author.
2021
Told from the point of view of a loving parent, a child is gently guided to get ready for bed, say goodnight to favorite toys, and finally settle into sleep. Like the rest of the Growing Hearts series, this book features a die-cut front cover for added appeal and gift ability.
Knitting for dogs
Molk, Laurel, author, illustrator.
2022
Izzy's unsuccessful knitting projects turn out to be the perfect sweaters for all the dogs in the dog park.
The never-ending sweater
Welch, Erin, author
2023
"In this illustrated picture book, a young boy asks his grandmother to knit him a sweater, which he wears as he grows up and travels the world, before returning to his seaside village."-- Provided by publisher.
Soaked!
Cushman, Abi. author, illustrator
2020
A hula-hooping moose, a badger with a bumblebee umbrella and a rabbit in a cashmere sweater, show their grumpy bear friend that a day of fun does not have to depend on sunshine and blue skies.
Sweater weather
Phelan, Matt, author, illustrator
2021
"On a crisp, fall day and evening, rambunctious bear cubs turn getting dressed into an adventure"-- Provided by publisher.
That's my sweater!
Von Innerebner, Jessika, author, illustrator
2022
"Olivia LOVES her sweater. It's her most favourite thing to wear! It's helped her be cozy on camping trips, clean in the tub (really) and cool like a superhero. But as Olivia grew, her sweater didn't... and is passed down to her little brother. Can Olivia reclaim her cozy and cool fuzzy favourite?"-- Provided by publisher.
Twinkle, twinkle, winter night
Litwin, Megan, author
2022
"Whether it's the moon in the crisp, cool sky, flickering candles in a neighbor's window, or the dazzling lights strung up about town, winter is a time of glowing warmth and cozy closeness. Twinkle, Twinkle, Winter Night captures this charm, making it perfect for bedtimes and sing-alongs on days when the sun goes to sleep early--and winter wonders shine bright"-- Provided by publisher.
The very hungry caterpillar's first fall
Carle, Eric, author, illustrator
2022
The hungry caterpillar and his friends enjoy the sensory experiences of fall, like looking at the leaves as they change color, listening to the whooshing wind, feeling the warmth of a warm cozy sweater, and more.
Winter : with Little Hedgehog
Ulyeva, Elena, author
2023
One morning, Little Hedgehog notices that the woods look different. There's snow on the ground, and many of his friends are nowhere to be found. It's winter! The bugs are sound asleep in a hollow log, the mice and chipmunks are underground in their homes, and Bear is sound asleep in his cave. Children can explore the woods with Little Hedgehog and learn about what kinds of animals live in the forest, what they do during the winter months, and what happens in nature during the season.
Wonderful seasons
Martin, Emily Winfield, author, illustrator
2023
From Springtime fun to cozy Winter, this board book captures the adorableness of a diverse cast of babies in the beauty of all four seasons. With simple text and irresistible art, this lighthearted book will bring a smile to parents and the youngest readers alike.
You're my little snuggle bear
Edwards, Nicola, author
2020
Celebrate your little snuggle bear with this sweet, colorful rhyming board book! With chunky pages for little hands and die-cut shapes to add depth and interest, children will love the interactive features alongside the story of love between a parent and child.