Skiing is fun. You and I both know that. But how parents teach that to a toddler? Well, I’ve compiled a list of all the books we’ve read our own kids (from a very early age) to help get them excited about skiing. I highly recommend you read these books to your own kids. Not only are they entertaining, but it’s also a sneaky way to teach them just how fun skiing or riding can be.
Peppa Pig and the Day at Snowy Mountain
Every kid knows about Peppa Pig, so it’s great that ski-obsessed parents can leverage that familiarity to demonstrate to their kids how great skiing is. After all, skiing must be fun, even that even Peppa does it! The story follows Peppa Pig and her little brother George, who wake up one day, discover it’s snowing and can’t wait to go to Snowy Mountain. I can’t think of a better storyline—wink, wink—but it truly is an entertaining book and one that your kids will enjoy.
Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee
This was a series that I wasn’t familiar with, but it seems like Mr. Magee is up to all kinds of fun things including camping, boating and in this instance, skiing? On one particular winter day, Mr. Magee and his little dog, Dee, decide to head out bright and early to learn how to ski. On the way down, he has a run-in with a moose and ends up suspended, upside-down in an abyss. Of Course, Mr. Magee manages to get out of this sketchy situation and at the end of the day, decides he should take ski lessons. My kids thought the story was quite hilarious and I could use the book to reinforce the importance of ski lessons!
Squirrels on Skis
This was the very first “skiing” book I purchased for our kids. The entire story is written in the tongue-twisting style of Dr. Suess and tells a cute story about a swarm of squirrels (on skis) who invade the town and upset its residents. The town residents voted to have pest-control-guy Stanley Powers suck them up in his giant vacuum when reporter Sally Sue Breeze comes to the squirrel’s rescue. Will she save the squirrels? You will have to read the story to find out!
Bunny Slopes
Although my kids like all the stories in this list, I’m guessing that “Bunny Slopes” is their favorite and I’ve honestly never heard them laugh harder or louder than when reading this story. What makes “Bunny Slopes” unique is that you’re not just reading a story, you need to interact with the book. For example, you will need to physically tilt the book to help the bunny get moving down the slopes in the beginning. I recommend picking up your own copy.
