21 Adorable Arctic Animal Picture Books for Kids
Arctic animals is such a cute theme for winter, whether you’re a homeschooling mom, teacher, or just reading to your littles.
Here are some adorable arctic read-aloud picture books for kids to add to your bookshelf.
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What are the best arctic animal picture books for kids?
This beautiful book brings together a spellbinding narrative, breathtaking illustrations, and fascinating facts about one of our planet’s most precious environments. On a journey to the North Pole and back, and from fall to spring, the story begins and ends with the extraordinary wood frog, a tiny creature that freezes for the long Arctic winter.
Learning is fun while discovering one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the world! Begin to appreciate the adorable baby animals in the arctic like the snow goose that "honks" and the wolf that "howls." Explore the world around you, and inspire a bond with nature through curiosity and wonder!
So says Parker, the mayor, eager to keep the island just the way it is. But Kirby, a newly arrived penguin, is shaking things up—much to Parker’s dismay. The other polar bears love Kirby and beg Parker to let Kirby (and her family) move in. Will Parker agree . . . and make the island fun for EVERYONE? With its gentle message of inclusivity, this energetic story is a splash.
The polar regions are home to amazing animals whose bodies are built for living in the extreme cold. Emperor penguins, snowy owls and beluga whales all have special ways of staying warm, finding food and raising their young in a polar habitat of thick ice and snow.
Mama, do you love me? Yes I do Dear One. How much? In this universal story, a child tests the limits of independence and comfortingly learns that a parent's love is unconditional and everlasting. The story is made all the more captivating by its unusual Arctic setting.
From the illustrator of the #1 smash hit The Day the Crayons Quit comes the age-old tale of a boy and his moose . . .
Dive into the enchanting world of Rory the Orca, the latest sensation in popular Ocean Tales series. Where imagination meets the deep blue sea, captivating young minds with rhyming tales and vivid illustrations.
Venture to the Arctic Ocean and discover real life underwater unicorns--narwhals--in this stunningly illustrated nonfiction picture book.
New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Raissa Figueroa are back with another gorgeous and grand tale from the big sea’s littlest mischief-maker, Oona!
In this strikingly illustrated debut with a quirky, surreal sensibility, the tale of an Arctic expedition invites readers to discover an elusive creature.
Meet the nicest wild animals in the snow. Learn funny and interesting facts, followed by double pages of action-packed photographs and illustrations. Facts and fiction are combined in special cooperation with the World Wildlife Fund. Kids will love getting to know more about their favorite animals.
An instant classic with a bear-sized heart, Hannah Gold’s debut novel is a touching story of kindness, adventure, and forging your own path—perfect for fans of Pax and A Wolf Called Wander.
The northern lights bring wonder and joy to all the creatures who bask under their mysterious glow in this gorgeous picture book from the creator of the holiday hit The Tree That's Meant to Be.
The unmissable follow-up to the award-winning The Last Bear—perfect for fans of Rosanne Parry and Sara Pennypacker.
For fans of Shouting at the Rain by Lynda Mullaly and The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle by Christina Uss, a novel about one unadventurous girl who discovers she is anything but.
Lonely Poe and hangry Lars strike a deal in this humorous picture book about an unlikely friendship!
Fly over the cold waters of the Arctic and watch a world of animals travel south for winter…
After thick-billed murre Akpa emerges from his egg, high on an Arctic cliff, he soon learns that he must embark on a long migration before he is even able to fly. Flinging himself into the icy water with his father to guide him, Akpa must swim 1,000 kilometres of his journey south before he is able to finally fly the final leg of his journey.
The third title in a quartet of imaginative picture books in which a boy and his beloved granddad discover the wonder of the natural world
King Penguin is off to find subjects who will listen to him—as long as they don’t eat him first, in this cheeky tale by beloved author-illustrator Vanessa Roeder
In this Yoga Animals title, set in an enchanting Arctic landscape, Fox is feeling a little worried--but she's not quite sure why. As she goes about her day, she meets different Arctic animals, from a wise owl to a friendly narwhal. With the help of these new friends, she learns 13 de-stressing yoga poses to help her calm down and relax.
