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 …
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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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by the light of the silvery moon…a list of five
Did you see that glorious supermoon last night?! Breathtaking. I’ve noticed a spate of titles coming out this year focusing on the moon and what better time to share them. There’s something about that spill of silver on the lawn, …
that peculiar groundhog day
Groundhog Day is such a odd tradition, isn’t it? Be that as it may, perhaps the beginning of February needs an excuse for a happy, snuggly read with a Groundhog’s Day snack… Cinnamon toast and cocoa are the treat of choice …
decades old, but winter-lovely still…a list of five
Today I have some older titles that deserve to be brought to the surface and enjoyed again this winter. We’ll emBARK with a story sure to warm the cockles of every dog-lover’s heart: The Five-Dog Night, written and illustrated 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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two Christmas-y chapter books for holiday reading
If you’ve got a young bookworm who would love a short Christmas read, or are looking for a short read-aloud for the holidays, here are a couple suggestions: Have Fun, Anna Hibiscus! by Atinuke, illustrated by Lauren Tobia first American …
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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 …
poetry friday
In the Wood by Eileen Mathias Cold winter’s in the wood, I saw him pass Crinkling up fallen leaves Along the grass. Bleak winter’s in the wood, The birds have flown Leaving the naked trees Shivering alone. King Winter’s in …
orange marmalade 