Winter & Holiday Stories for Children by Ohio Authors

Enjoy the winter holidays by sharing stories with your children. Find the following seasonal books by Ohio authors at your local library or bookstore. 

Fleming, Denise.     The First Day of Winter

With charming illustrations and the cadence of “The 12 Days of Christmas”, a snowman receives gifts from his best friend. 

Hazen, Barbara Shook.     Where Do Bears Sleep?

Describes, in rhymed text and illustrations, the different places in which various animals sleep. 

Hamilton, Virginia.     The Bells of Christmas

Twelve-year-old Jason describes the wonderful Christmas of 1890 that he and his family celebrate in their home in Springfield, Ohio.  

Hillenbrand, Will.     Cock-a-doodle Christmas!

Long ago in the town of Bethlehem, young Harold the rooster keeps failing to wake the other farm animals in the morning, but when a young woman gives birth to a very special baby in the stable, Harold is finally able to crow loudly and help spread the good news. 

Lenski, Lois.     I Like Winter

Snow, sledding, and Christmas are just a few of the winter things that young readers learn about in this selection focusing on the frosty season. 

Mackall, Dandi Daley.      Merry Creature Christmas!

Star, a wild colt living with the other animals in the deep forest, bravely wakes Big Bear from hibernation, and they all celebrate a Creature Christmas. 

Markle, Sandra.     Exploring Winter

A collection of winter-time activities which include stories and facts about animals, explores, and survival, instructions for building a snow shelter and making instruments to measure the weather, as well as games, riddles, and puzzles.

Pilkey, Dav.     Dragon's Merry Christmas 

Dragon has a merry time in the Christmas season, decorating a tree outdoors, making a chocolate candy wreath, and sharing his Christmas gifts with needy animals.

Rosen, Michael J.     Chanukah Lights Everywhere

On each of the eight nights of Chanukah, a young boy finds a matching number of lights in the world around him to remind him of the burning candles on his family's menorah.  

Rylant, Cynthia.     Snow

Celebrates the beauty of a snowfall and its happy effects on children. 

Rylant, Cynthia.     Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days

Wintertime sets the stage for a boy and his dog to enjoy the first snowfall, a family dinner, a moonlight stroll and a warm fireplace. 

Rylant, Cynthia.     Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas

At Christmastime Henry and his dog Mudge enjoy baked treats, visits from relatives, lots of presents, and each other. 

Rylant, Cynthia.     Poppleton in Winter

Poppleton the pig makes a new friend after an icicle accident, creates a bust of Cherry Sue, and gets a wintry birthday surprise from his pals.

Tolan, Stephanie S.     Bartholomew's Blessing.

In this Christmas story, a mouse is invited by an angel and a fox to make the journey to Bethlehem.   

Wahl, Jan.     The Enchanted Sled.

Illustrations and rhyming text extol the joys of a wondrous sled ride.