Snuggle Up & Start Fresh: Cozy Read-Alouds for Families This New Year’s EveLike this list

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• Bear Snores on

  Wilson, Karma

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  Rhythmic, warm, and funny—perfect for ending the year with giggles and friendship around the fire.

• Goodnight Already!

  John, Jory

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  A sleepy bear and his overly awake duck friend—great for families winding down with laughter.

• The Mitten

  a Ukrainian Folktale

  Brett, Jan, 1949-,

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  Classic winter coziness as animals squeeze into a mitten—beautifully illustrated and endlessly charming.

• The Snowy Day

  Keats, Ezra Jack

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  A gentle, timeless celebration of curiosity and wonder on a quiet winter day.

• A Big Bed for Little Snow

  Lin, Grace,

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  Soft, simple text and joyful art make it a lovely story about imagination and the magic of winter.

• Owl Moon

  Yolen, Jane

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  A serene, poetic tale about patience, nature, and bonding on a winter’s night.

• The Storm Whale

  Davies, Benji,

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  Tender and hopeful—a boy rescues a whale and finds connection in unexpected places.

• Thank You, Omu!

  Mora, Oge,

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  Warm colors and a heartwarming story about sharing, kindness, and community.

• Extra Yarn

  Barnett, Mac

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  A quiet masterpiece about creativity, generosity, and the comfort of making something beautiful together.

• Llama, Llama Red Pajama

  Dewdney, Anna

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  A perfect bedtime read full of rhythm, reassurance, and parental love.

• A Sick Day for Amos Mcgee

  Stead, Philip Christian

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  Gentle, kind, and tender—a story that reminds us to care for one another.

• The Wish Tree

  Maclear, Kyo, 1970-

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  A story of hope and friendship, perfect for reflecting on wishes for the year to come.

• Winter Sleep

  a Hibernation Story

  Taylor, Sean, 1965-

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  A peaceful, nature-filled read that invites snuggles and quiet reflection.

• If You Come to Earth

  Blackall, Sophie,

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  Big-hearted and beautifully illustrated—a love letter to the world and all who share it.

• When the Snow Falls

  Sweeney, Linda Booth, 1963-

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  Cozy rhymes and joyful winter play—just right for reading together before the clock strikes midnight.