Enjoy a brief selection of books about the winter, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Chinese New Year!

Winter Babies Wear Layers, by Michelle Sinclair Colman, illustrations by Nathalie Dion
Everyone will enjoy Michelle Sinclair Colman’s whimsical book about the many layers of clothing babies wear in order to enjoy the winter activities outside. Your baby will love to reach out and touch the beautifully illustrated artwork by Nathalie Dion.

The Story of Martin Luther King, Jr., by Johnny Ray Moore, illustrated by Amy Wummer
Johnny Ray Moore’s wonderfully written board book about Martin Luther King, Jr. as a child will warm the hearts of children of all ages. The amazing illustrations by Amy Wummer will help children understand the meaning of equal rights and why Dr. King dreamed about making this world a better place for everyone.

Dragon Dance, by Joan Holub, illustrated by Benrei Huang. Joan Holub’s lift-the-flap book with the festive illustrations by Benrei Huang will surely capture a child’s attention as he or she learns about a new culture and their Chinese New Year traditions.

For more information about winter activities and more great books, check out these titles, too!

Footprints in the Snow by Cynthia Benjamin
Cat and Mouse in the Snow by Tomek Bogacki
Frozen Noses by Jan Carr (picturebook)
The First Day of Winter by Denise Fleming (counting)
When It Starts To Snow by Phillis Gershator
Snow! Snow! Snow! by Lee Harper (sweet family sledding adventure, pre-K)
What Can You Do In the Snow? by Anna Grossnickle Hines (board book)
When Winter Comes by Nancy Van Laan (a lullaby)

--Written by Tracey Ray