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New(er) Cozy Winter Reads

Curling up with a good book on a winter's day, sometimes seems like the only way to survive the dark nights and cold days. While the classics and favorites are always there for a re-read, it might be time to brighten up your winter days with some NEW reads. All the books on this list have been published recently and are tagged with the book type. This list is for kiddos of all ages with books ranging from picture books to chapter books. We hope they add joy to the long winter days and nights!

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  • Picture Book: with multiple starred reviews this book brings together a town during a snow storm to celebrate the holidays. It rhymes and has beautiful, warm illustrations that will help you cozy.
    Book, 2019Ann Arbor, MI : Sleeping Bear Press, [2019] — j P CELEBRAT DEALEY E
  • Picture Book: two Tlingit cousins take a walk through a Northern Lights soaked night to keep away the fear of the dark. The illustrations are gorgeous and will give you and your kiddo a new appreciation for winter nights.
    Book, 2025New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2025. — j P NATURE GOADE M
  • Picture Book: Have you ever looked outside on a winter day and thought: "I can't take one more gray day!" But what if you had a friend to explore and point out the beauty in the deepest gray of winter? Read this one to find the brightness in the…
    Book, 2019Boston ; New York : Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2019] — j P NATURE LAMBA M
  • Picture Book; Join the cute critters of Acorn Village as they enjoy a cozy winter's day! Every scene is detailed and lovely, sure to give you a new appreciation for all the things that can be done for fun in winter.
    Book, 2024New York : Nancy Paulsen Books, 2024. — j P NATURE WHEELER
  • Picture Book: You know when it's cold but you don't have the one thing that MIGHT just make a winter day more fun? What if you could make a wish and make snow appear?! This newer picture book celebrates the magic of snow and winter with complex and…
    Book, 2023[New York, NY] : Boxer Books, [2023] — j P NATURE FORD B
  • Beginning Chapter Book (FY): A continuation of the Heartwood Hotel series, this latest installment involves a treasure hunt and a birthday party. With adorable illustrations and characters, this book is sure to cozy up a boring winter day.
    Book, 2025New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2025. — j FY GEORGE K HEARTWOO bk. 5
  • Beginning Chapter Book (FY): If you've read Frog & Toad again and again, then it's time to meet Skunk and Badger! Badger gets an unlucky letter and a peppy houseguest in Skunk. A fresh take on classics like Wind in the Willows with illustrations…
    Book, 2020Chapel Hill, North Carolina : Algonquin Young Readers, 2020. — j FY TIMBERLA SKUNK AN bk. 1
  • Beginning Chapter Book (FY): Found Families have never looked so cozy and cute! In this full color, illustrated sequel, Hedgehog meets another hedgehog. This book explores what it means to have a home and will warm your heart all winter long.
    Book, 2022New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2022. — j FY CASTILLO OUR FRIE bk. 2
  • Chapter Book: A little mystery, a community coming together and a fluffy orange cat. Doesn't that sound cozy already? When a little free library pops up where the previous library had burned down, Evan (and the town of Martinville) are transformed…
    Book, 2023New York : Feiwel and Friends, 2023. — j F STEAD R
  • Chapter Book: The Ogress and the Orphans has all the great ingredients of a wonderful fairy tale: a group of plucky orphans, an ogress, a dragon, talking crows, a loyal dog and a sprinkling of magic. You'll be wrapped up in a world filled with…
    Book, 2022Chapel Hill, North Carolina : Algonquin Young Readers, 2022. — j F BARNHILL
  • Chapter Book: Stuck in perpetual fall, Clare, an undead fox, helps animal souls reach their appropriate afterlife. But when he meets Gingersnipes, a clever and kind badger, who he can't seem to ferry to the correct place, he questions everything he…
    Book, 2025New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2025. — j F HARTMAN
  • Graphic Novel: Aster is bored after being dumped in a mountain town, but luckily she's about to meet a crew of quirky characters and head on a spirited adventure. If you have a Hilda fan in the house, this will be a welcome addition to your family's…
    Graphic Novel, 2020New York : RH Graphic, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2020. — j GN PICO T
  • Graphic Novel: Garlic is sent on a mission to say hi to the new neighbor... who may or may not be a vampire? Cute woodland vibes with more than a touch of magic. Friendship comes in all forms and Garlic is about to learn that on this adorable…
    Graphic Novel, 2022New York, N.Y. : Quill Tree Books : HarperAlley, [2022] — j GN PAULSEN
  • Graphic Novel: If you and your kiddo love a slower paced book, this one is perfect. You will be transported to a magical world where Kit is a caretaker for lunar moths. The pages glow and the plot is a beautiful coming of age story.
    Graphic Novel, 2023New York : Random House Graphic, [2023] — j GN O'NEILL
  • Anne of West Philly

    a Modern Graphic Retelling of Anne of Green Gables

    Weir, Ivy Noelle,
    Graphic Novel: Anne of Green Gables is a gateway to reading for many kids and this graphic novel captures all the charm and plot points while updating the story. Perfect for fans of Reina Telgemeier. It's a cozy updated classic to enjoy all winter…
    Graphic Novel, 2022New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2022. — j GN WEIR I
  • Graphic Novel (for tweens & teens): Orla is called home after the death of her grandmother and start her duties as the village witch. She gets drawn into the plight of Jo who wants to heal her mother, and may also steal her heart. Beautiful…
    Graphic Novel, 2022Los Angeles, CA : BOOM! Box, [2022] — j GN MILLEDGE