Winter Sports Book Picks for Preschoolers

Winter Sports Book Picks for Preschoolers

As winter approaches, it's the perfect time to introduce preschoolers to the excitement of winter sports through books. These stories highlight a variety of winter activities like skiing, ice skating, and hockey. They provide an opportunity for preschoolers to learn about each winter sport while enjoying fun, colorful illustrations and simple, easy-to-understand text. These books are a great way to spark curiosity about sports and winter fun.

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Winter Sport Books for Preschoolers

A Day for Skating

In this winter story, the frozen pond comes alive with figure skaters, hockey players, and beginners all enjoying the ice. A perfect read for introducing the magic of winter sports to young children.
After reading this fun story, enhance learning with activities from our A Day for Skating Pre-K Book Companion

A is for Axel: An Ice Skating Alphabet

​A fun and educational twist on the alphabet book, this story introduces preschoolers to ice skating. Each letter of the alphabet represents a different part of the sport.

Dino Hockey

This book follows a hockey game between two teams of dinosaurs: the Meat-Eaters and the Veggiesaurs. The story captures the intensity of the game, making it an exciting read for young sports and dinosaur fans.

Lucy Tries Luge

 Lucy is excited to try the fast-paced sport of luge, and preschoolers can follow along as she learns how to navigate the icy track. The story features Lucy’s enthusiasm and determination, providing an inspiring message about trying new things and pushing through challenges

Ski! Ski! Ski

The story follows a skier as they glide down the slopes. The repetition of the word "Ski!" throughout the book adds a sense of movement and excitement, encouraging preschoolers to imagine themselves on the snow-covered hills.

Sports in Winter

​This non-fiction book is a perfect introduction to a variety of winter sports, from skiing and snowboarding to ice skating and curling. With clear and simple explanations, this book broadens preschoolers' understanding of winter sports and shows them that there are many ways to have fun during the colder months.

Squirrels on Skis

A group of squirrels tries their hand at skiing. The squirrels take to the slopes, overcoming their fears and learning how to ski together. This story makes it a fun, lighthearted story for preschoolers, while also teaching lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and trying new things.

Bunny Slopes

Bunny Slopes follows a young bunny as it nervously prepares to ski for the first time on the bunny slopes. As the bunny faces the challenges of learning a new winter sport, the story captures the excitement and apprehension many feel when trying something new.

Tacky and the Winter Games

Tacky the Penguin heads to the winter games, where he participates in various sporting events, despite his unique and somewhat clumsy approach. This book introduces preschoolers to winter sports like skiing, skating, and sledding, while also teaching valuable lessons about perseverance and embracing individuality

Ten on a Sled

A fun winter-themed book that introduces preschoolers to the excitement of sledding, a popular winter sport. As a group of animals zooms down a snowy hill on a single sled, the story captures the thrill and chaos of winter sports. With each animal joining the ride, the book portrays the fun and energy that comes with sledding, making it a perfect way to introduce young readers to the idea of outdoor winter activities.

Goodnight Hockey

This book takes readers through the excitement of a hockey game before winding down for bed. This fun and calming story captures the thrill of hockey right before bedtime.
Pair this story with our Good Night Hockey Pre-K Book Companion for more learning fun!

These winter sports books offer a fun and engaging way for preschoolers to explore activities like skiing, hockey, and ice skating. They provide a great opportunity to introduce children to the world of winter sports while helping them develop important skills like teamwork, perseverance, and trying new things. Perfect for storytime or classroom activities, these books will help bring winter sports to life for your preschool students.

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