Winter stories for younger readers (5-8)

The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out

When the days are cold and the nights are long, there's nothing nicer than snuggling up with a cosy book! Here are some of our favourites for children aged 5-8...

Winter picture books

Winter books for older children (8-12)

  • The Night Train

    Author: Matilda Woods Illustrator: Penny Neville-Lee

    Interest level: 6-8

    Reading age: 7+

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  • The Night Train

    Author: Matilda Woods Illustrator: Penny Neville-Lee

    Interest level: 6-8

    Reading age: 7+

    The magical Night Train takes some very special passengers to Sleepy Town, where they will become the main characters in children’…

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  • Snow Dog

    Author: Malorie Blackman Illustrator: Sami Sweeten

    Interest level: 5+

    Reading age: 5+

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  • Snow Dog

    Author: Malorie Blackman Illustrator: Sami Sweeten

    Interest level: 5+

    Reading age: 5+

    Nicky would love a dog more than anything, but her mum and dad don't want one. Then Nicky’s grandfather comes up with the id…

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  • The Snow Leopard

    Author: Jackie Morris Illustrator: Jackie Morris

    Interest level: 5+

    Reading age: 8+

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  • The Snow Leopard

    Author: Jackie Morris Illustrator: Jackie Morris

    Interest level: 5+

    Reading age: 8+

    The Mergich Realm, a sacred and secret place hidden high in the tallest mountains of the world, comes under threat when soldiers a…

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  • Rabbit's Bad Habits

    Author: Julian Gough Illustrator: Jim Field

    Interest level: 6-7

    Reading age: 6-7

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  • Rabbit's Bad Habits

    Author: Julian Gough Illustrator: Jim Field

    Interest level: 6-7

    Reading age: 6-7

    Gentle Bear wakes up early from hibernation one day and decides to build a snowman. Grumpy, know-it-all Rabbit comes along, and th…

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