Washoe County Library System

The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day. The magic and wonder of winter’s first snowfall is perfectly captured in Ezra Jack Keat’s Caldecott Medal-winning picture book. This celebrated classic has been shared by generations of readers and listeners, a must-have for every child’s bookshelf and a perfect gift for the holiday season. New York Public Library's #1 book on the list of “Top Check Outs of All Time” In 1962,...

Some children create a family out of snow. Includes labeled pictures of all the items they use, as well as information about how snow is formed.

When it begins to look, feel, and smell like snow, everyone prepares for a winter blizzard.

Explains what snow is and what can be done with it. Includes instructions for making a snowflake from paper.

When Pedro comes from far away to visit his cousins, who are eager to introduce him to snow, all Pedro can think about at first is how much he dislikes cold.

Over 2,000 pictures of snow crystals taken by William Bentley in his workshop at Jericho, Vermont. Did you ever try to photograph a snowflake? The procedure is very tricky. The work must be done rapidly in extreme cold, for even body heat can melt a rare specimen that has been painstakingly mounted. The lighting must be just right to reveal all the nuances of design without producing heat. But the results can be rewarding, as the work of W. A. Bentley...

When her pet dog goes outside during a snow storm, an imaginative young girl tries to save him from the sneaky snow fox.

The Loopy Coop hens are playing in the snow, building snow animals! Chickens Pip, Midge, and Dot plan to make a snow hen, but the three friends fight over who gets to do what.

A snow-day journey with Grandma highlights all of the beauty, magic, and fun of winter. With sparkling flakes calling from outside, this sister and brother bundle up for an outdoor adventure with Grandma. In the hushed woods, they see and hear wildlife thriving under a new blanket of snow. In the bustle of town, they help their grateful Grandpa dig out. Then, its time to get sledding! Snowy scenes capture the beauty of freshly fallen snow, and the...