Children's Literature - Genres/Indianapolis

A retelling of the traditional tale of how a boy's lost mitten becomes a refuge from the cold for an increasing number of animals.

Brother and Sister Bear participate in lots of fun winter activities but what Brother Bear really wants to do ishave a snowball fight.

When the weatherman predicts snow, Lola absolutely cannot wait.

While out playing with his family one night, Little Otter shows that he knows what to do when danger is near.

Winter seeks acceptance from the young Mother Nature, who hates the season and tries to keep it away by painting the trees bright and wild colors.

When school is cancelled because of snow, Robby and his family enjoy the day together.

The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.

Accidentally left behind in a snowstorm, a young girl is befriended by a snow angel who takes her on a magical flight in search of her mother.

As a little girl and her grandmother walk on a snowy moonlit night, the child blows kisses to the moon which sends frozen kisses to them in return.

When the snow falls, a young boy makes a snowman that becomes his friend until the seasons change.

A counting book in which one by one the little penguins fall and hurt themselves, to the dismay of their mother and doctor.

Everything is different the morning after a deep new snowfall.

As snowflakes slowly come down, one by one, people in the city ignore them, and only a boy and his dog think that the snowfall will amount to anything.

On a cold winter night many animals gather to party in the cave of a sleeping bear, who then awakes and protests that he has missed the food and the fun.

On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.

Several animals sleep snugly in Nicki's lost mitten until the bear sneezes.

"Learn about colors while looking at pictures of winter"--

Introduces the numbers from one to twelve as skiers, sledders, and snowboarders whiz down a snowy slope. Includes counting activities and fun facts about skiiing.

Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan and acclaimed picture book creator Steven Kellogg collaborate in a tribute to the community of Sandy Hook, Connecticut.and Just as every snowflake is one of a kind, so are the children in our lives. This heartfelt poem describes how snowflakes fall to return as raindrops so that flowers can grow. The natural cycle shows the promise of renewal that can be found in our lives.The people of Sandy Hook, Connecticut, adopted the snowflake as a symbol of hope following the devastating tragedy that struck their community. People around the world sent thousands upon thousands of snowflakes, bringing the magic of a winter wonderland to a village forever changed by loss. Award-winning artist Steven Kellogg, formerly of Sandy Hook, responded through his art and drew on his personal memories to evoke the spirit of the community. His paintings inspired Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan, his longtime friend, to write Snowflakes Fall.and and  and The powerful but simple words of Snowflakes Fall intertwine with the joyous artwork, bringing a message of hope for children and adults alike.Random House Children's Books, together with Random House, Inc., will make a significant monetary donation to child-focused organizations that will be chosen by the collaborators.

The creators of Charley’s First Night return with a tale of a boy, a puppy, and a grampa — an enchanting picture book bearing all the hallmarks of a classic. It’s a snowy day, and Grampa is coming by train for a visit. Henry can’t wait! He sets out with Charley, his beloved pup, pulling a sled for Grampa’s suitcase. To pass time at the station, Henry tells Charley about Grampa — how he has the longest feet and snores wild, and how he doesn’t know how to be friends with a dog. At last Grampa arrives, but when a sudden gust of wind blows his hat away, Charley disappears into the whirling snow — and returns, to their relief, carrying Grampa’s green cap! With lyrical simplicity, Amy Hest narrates a small, turning moment in the life of a child and a grandparent, while Helen Oxenbury renders every gesture and detail with signature warmth and charm.

The Winter Wonderland Festival is just around the corner, and Gerry knows this is her moment to SHINE. She's the most enthusiastic singer around, so she's certain her music teacher will choose her to perform the solo. She takes every opportunity to show him her VERY best voice-during rehearsal, during lunchtime, and even during recess. When a professional singer is given the solo instead, Gerry is crushed...but as the snow begins to fall, she finds a way to get her SPARKLE back! The mother-daughter team of Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton adds a sparkly seasonal story to their #1 New York Times bestselling series.

An excited and frustrated boy watches hopefully as wintry weather develops slowly into a big snow.

Daniel Tiger and the entire neighborhood celebrate Snowflake Day in this super special shaped board book with foil on the cover. A perfect gift for the youngest Daniel Tiger fans! It's Snowflake Day in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, and Daniel Tiger has a special part in the Snowflake Day show. But when the lights go out and it looks like the show won't go on, it's up to Daniel to light up the day! © 2014 The Fred Rogers Company.

A new Christmas classic based on Raymond Briggs's holiday favorite The Snowman.   In this holiday picture book, a companion to Raymond Briggs's The Snowman, a little boy builds a snow puppy next to his snowman--in hopes of getting a real puppy for Christmas. That night the Snowman comes to life and takes the boy and the Snowdog on an adventure to the world of Snow People. But the best is yet to come on Christmas morning, when a real, live puppy is waiting under the tree.   Based on the original classic by Raymond Briggs, which has sold over 8.5 million copies and is available in fifteen languages, the story and illustrations are by the creators of the animated special by the same name.

While the other field mice work to gather grain and nuts for winter, Frederick sits on a sunny rock by himself. "I gather sun rays for the cold dark winter days," he tells them. Another day he gathers "colors," and then "words." And when the food runs out, it is Frederick, the dreamer and poet, whose endless store of supplies warms the hearts of his fellow mice, and feeds their spirits during the darkest winter days. Federick's story will warm readers as well in this Caldecott Honor winning fable.

Follow the journey of the sun across the world from a whale’s eye to a little girl’s window in Bob Graham’s tender, transcendent story. While Coco sleeps far away, the sun creeps over a hill and skids across the water, touching a fisherman’s cap. It heads out over frozen forests, making shadows in a child’s footprints, and balances on an airplane’s wing for a little boy to see. The sun crosses cities and countrysides, wakes furry creatures, makes a desert rainbow, and barges into Coco’s room to follow her through a day of play. With an eye for capturing small moments of shared experience, Bob Graham illuminates the natural wonder that comes with every new day.

Snow is on the way, and as Hedgie trundles around the farm all his friends tell him of the winter-time fun he will miss as he hibernates-Icicles decorating the chicken coop! Lisa making snowmen! The pond turned to slippery ice! It sounds so amazing, Hedgie decides to stay awake instead of going to his burrow. But then a snowstorm starts. Luckily, Lisa finds him and brings him inside so Hedgie gets to see the wonders of winter from inside the cozy house.

It's time to build a snowman in this fresh and imaginative winter classic by Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Lois Ehlert. Ehlert creates a wintry world with her signature style by collaging vibrant cut paper and textured found objects, like buttons, fabric, and seeds, to illuminate the most wonderful time of the year. Readers young and old will marvel at the innovation in this dazzling snow-filled tale and just might feel inspired to build their own unique snow creations.

Have you ever built a snowman and discovered the next day that his grin has gotten a little crooked, or his tree-branch arms have moved? And you've wondered . . . what do snowmen do when we're not watching? After an early snowfall, a few kids build some snowmen before going trick-or-treating. And when the kids go off to bed, the snowmen have their own Halloween festival! There's candy and apple-bobbing and costume contests and all sorts of autumn activities. When the kids wake up the next morning, the snowmen are gone... but they've left a very special message behind.