Winter reads for kids and teens from A Book Place in Riverhead

The Groundhogs have spoken — with six more weeks of winter ahead, now’s the perfect time to cozy up with a winter read. Jocelyn LM Kaleita of A Book Place shares her picks on children's books to read this season. From board books for the youngest readers to chapter books for your young adult, these selections will surely delight. Pick up these reads and more at A Book Place, 489 E. Main St., Riverhead.

Snow Kid

Written by Jesse Sima

Picture book

A heartfelt picture book that chases all the ways you can still be you amidst embracing change. 

Proud Dog

Written by Sharon Davey

Picture book

An inclusive read-aloud for any pet-loving, growing family.

A Waffle Lot of Love

Written by Ben Clanton

Comic and graphic novel

A silly, hilarious graphic novel emphasizing the importance of friendship and quality time.

Case File: Little Claws (#1 The Animal Rescue Agency) 

Written by Elliot Schrefer

Readers 8-12

An adventurous short novel for animal lovers, highlighting friendship, conservation, and animal welfare.

Steam 

Written by Shaenon K. Garrity and Illustrated by Emily Holden 

Comic and graphic novel

A quirky YA graphic novel with a science fiction twist as an escaped humanoid robot learns what it means to be a human within a local coffee shop. Focus on friendship, first love, found family, and acceptance. 

Alone

Written by Megan E. Freeman

Readers 10-14

The perfect story for an adventurous dog-lover featuring themes of isolation, survival, and the resilience of the human spirit. 

Mortal Engines

Written by Philip Reeve

Readers 13-17

A dystopian novel following two teens' fight for survival, justice, and revenge, while discovering personal identity and hope. (Now a new series on Netflix.)