We’ve had a good start to winter here in Minnesota with a snowy Thanksgiving and blizzards of snow up on the glorious North Shore. It’s high time to get the hot chocolate steaming and snuggle up with stories celebrating this …
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peace and mirth on Earth
The promise of Christmas was originally peace on Earth and isn’t that still the longing of our hearts in these troubled and fractious times? I recognize that the holiday season finds you all in remarkably different places; some awash in …
when winter whistles in
Winter whistled in — at least a very small whistle — here in Minneapolis this week-end. My yard is white. A frosting-layer of snow traces each tree’s branches, accentuating their loveliness. Tell-tale tracks dimple the snow where squirrels, rabbits, and …
as fall drifts into winter
There are two parts to autumn. The first is that golden haze entering in September, when the air becomes crisper, leaves paint riotous beauty across the landscape, cozy sweaters feel just right for a crunchy walk through the woods. But …
January brings the snow…
The arctic blast that passed up the East Coast last week brought a taste of winter to many who normally miss out! While here in Minnesota, I am pining for more snow. Whatever your winter is dishing up, you can …
six wintery stories celebrating cold weather!
Here in the Great North we’re looking forward to wearing our woolies, sipping our chai, and watching candlelight flicker in windows as December approaches. I love winter! What about you? Today’s books will warm your heart towards cold weather, even …
cold hands, warm hearts…five icy tales warm with love
Yes, winter is here. The days are cold and dark. But the warmth of human kindness goes with wintertime, hand in glove, in today’s wonderful stories. The Branch, written by Mireille Messier, illustrated by Pierre Pratt published in 2016 by …
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where it’s snowing all winter through, that’s where I want to be
The beauty of a fresh snowfall is hard to beat in my northern-Minnesota-girl opinion. Today I have five dazzling books celebrating snow. Each one is splendid! Before Morning, written by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Beth Krommes published in 2016 by …
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celebrate winter’s arrival with a flurry of frosty books
Winter arrives tomorrow, and I’m hoping it blows in with yardfuls of snow and nose-nipping cold!! Because I love winter! And here in Minneapolis we’ve had none if it yet. Even if you don’t share my enthusiasm for the season, you’ll …
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better bundle up! …a flurry of winter stories
So, last week school officials in Minneapolis and St. Paul published their new Wind Chill policies. And here’s the deal. Wind chills have to be 35 below for schools to close in Minneapolis. 40 below in St. Paul. Yup. We’re …
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