I don’t know about you, but my students are always looking for new books to read in the classroom. This is especially true in the winter when it’s a little colder outside and we need some more indoor activities. In the winter, I find that it’s nice to focus on books about winter animals or books about Arctic animals.
As it turns out, there are a whole lot of books about winter animals out there. It’s hard to know where to start! Since there are many wonderful options if you’re looking for books about winter animals, I’d like to share a few of my favorite ones!
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Polar Bears and Penguins (Two Books in One!)
Polar Bears and Penguins Closeup by Lorna Hendry and Melissa Keil is actually two stories in one book! This soft cover is a great option when you’re looking for books about Arctic animals. Polar bears and penguins are fascinating animals and this book will help you to look closeup at both of them! You’re sure to learn a thing or two when you read through these two stories!
More Penguins
If you’re looking for more books about Arctic animals, specifically the penguin, check out The Little Penguin by A.J. Wood. This book is all about a cute little gray fluffball. He’s a newly hatched Emperor penguin who just wants to grow up to be like his big, tall, father penguin. This book is a great option when you’re looking for books about winter animals.
More Polar Bears
When you’re searching for books about Arctic animals, but you’re really just looking for another book about polar bears, you’ll definitely want to check out this book called I wish I was a Polar Bear by Jennifer Bove. This book is for the level 1 reader looking for books about winter animals. It lets your student imagine themselves living the life of a polar bear! It shows them in full color pictures just what their life would look like if they were to step into these books about winter animals. They’ll get to see what it would be like to eat like a polar bear, walk like a polar bear, and even sleep like a polar bear!
A National Geographic Look at Penguins, Favorite Books About Winter Animals
Penguins! by Anne Schreiber is a book that dives deeper into the lives of penguins. This book is a level 2 reader and is chock full of information, as far as books about Arctic animals go! You’ll learn about the different kinds of penguins and see beautiful pictures that show off their Arctic home!
A Penguin in a Hairy Situation
If you’re wanting to read books about winter animals that stray off the path a little bit, then you should check out Spike: The Penguin With Rainbow Hair by Sarah Cullen and Carmen Ellis. This book shows what it’s like if you look a little different from those around you and helps you come to love yourself for who you are. This little penguin tries everything just to be normal, but will he learn that he’s perfect just the way he is? You’d better read it to find out!
Focused Books About Winter Animals in the Arctic
If you’re looking for more books about Arctic animals, look no further! Amazing Arctic Animals by Jackie Glassman is a great level 3 reader that really draws the eye! A lot of the books listed above focus specifically on one kind of animal found in the Arctic, but this book will show you more information about lots of different animals, such as the Arctic Hare, the snowy owl, Beluga Whales, Arctic Foxes, and more!
More Penguins, Please!
Let’s face it. When people are searching for books about winter animals or books about Arctic animals, chances are they’re looking for a book about penguins! Penguins by Liz Pichon is a wonderful book that, as its name implies, is all about penguins. This book focuses on an exhibit of penguins in a zoo. They do the same things every day, but when a zoo visitor accidentally drops something into their exhibit, a fun surprise ensues! Grab this book and settle in for a fun read about our favorite Arctic birds!
Arctic Activities for Books About Winter Animals for Your Classroom
If your students can’t get enough of Arctic animals, be sure to check out these Arctic animal coloring pages! You’ll find all kinds of options that focus on helping your students learn! There are color-by-numbers, color-by-letters, and even color-by-sight words! These coloring pages are great for keeping your students entertained while helping them learn! These packages contain 24-40 pages, depending on which one you select.
Are you still looking for more ideas? Check out the FREE Reading Graphic Organizer today! This tool helps students identify the main idea, story elements, and beginning, middle, and end of stories. It can be used with any story you want to introduce in your classroom, and best of all, it’s FREE!
