Mammoth Reading Adventures: 3 Cool Booklists to Explore This Winter
Saturday 04 July 2026
Discover Three Cool Booklists for the Mammoth Reading Challenge
Mammoth Reading Challenge is a perfect reason to curl up with a great book this school holidays, so we are here to inspire tamariki to borrow their next from our libraries. Whether your children love exciting adventures, beautiful picture books, or discovering amazing facts, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
To help you get started, we have put together three fantastic booklists packed with great reads. They are a fun way to find new favourites, try something different, and make your way through the Mammoth Reading Challenge one book at a time.
❄️ Stories Set in Cold Places
Travel to snowy forests, icy mountains, frozen tundras, and chilly villages without leaving your favourite reading spot. The Stories Set in Cold Places booklist is packed with adventures that take readers into wintry worlds where anything can happen.
☃️ Wintery Picture Books
Nothing says winter quite like sharing a picture book together. The Wintery Picture Books booklist features delightful stories filled with snowy days, warm scarves, hot chocolate, and seasonal fun.
These books are ideal for younger readers and families looking to enjoy stories together. With beautiful illustrations and engaging characters, they capture the wonder of winter while encouraging a love of reading.
🧊🔍 Books with Cool Facts
For curious minds who love learning new things, Books with Cool Facts offers a collection of fascinating nonfiction titles. Discover incredible animals, amazing natural phenomena, scientific discoveries, and surprising facts that will impress friends and whānau alike.
These books prove that learning can be just as exciting as a fictional adventure.