Wintergarden

FROM SARAH:

Goodness, I just love Julie Fogliano's writing, and this is one of my favorites! Check your library to see if they have it.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Following a snow-filled winter, a young boy and his dog decide that they've had enough of all that brown and resolve to plant a garden.

FROM SARAH:

Eliza Wheeler is one of my all-time favorite illustrators, and this first book of hers is worth adding to your permanent collection. Lovely for any season.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

What happens to seeds that don't sprout? Fortunately, they have Miss Maple to look after them. Every year, she rescues orphan seeds, taking them to her cozy maple tree house. All winter long, she nurtures them and teaches them the ways of seeds and the paths by which they might find their new homes. And come spring, she sends them off to take root out in the wide world and to sprout into the wonderful plants she knows they'll become.

FROM SARAH:

One snowy afternoon, Annabelle finds a box filled with yarn of every color. She begins to knit, but the yarn never runs out. Your kids can meet author Mac Barnett or illustrator Jon Klassen in RAR Premium.

FROM THE PUBLISHER: 

A young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community in this stunning picture book. With spare, gently humorous illustrations and a palette that moves from black-and-white to a range of color, this modern fairy tale has the feel of a new classic.

FROM SARAH:

When you think of winter, do you think: warm? With scarves and mittens and toasty fires, why ever not? This clever book is a lot of fun to read aloud.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

A unique twist on the traditional wintertime picture book, the beautiful visual narrative follows a boy and his family through a day of hot breakfasts, steaming afternoon cocoa, and a festive candlelit party before bed. With its inviting scenes, poetic text,and gorgeous illustrations, Winter Is the Warmest Season celebrates all the wonderful things that make winter the coziest time of the year.

FROM SARAH:

You'll be eager for a snow day after reading this book, just so you can hear the many different sounds of snow. I loved everything about this book, and it's illustrated by one of my very favorite illustrators—Kenard Pak. Highly recommended for your winter reading basket. This is an RAR Premium Family Book Club pick for winter 2024.

FROM THE PUBLISHER: 

A snowy day, a trip to Grandma's, time spent cooking with one another, and space to pause and discover the world around you come together in this perfect book for reading and sharing on a cozy winter day.

FROM SARAH:

This sweet story will warm you from the inside out in even the coldest of winter days. As an avid bird-lover myself, this courage and hope-filled book gets nothing but a wholehearted endorsement from me!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Forest animals help an injured nightingale survive the winter in a comforting story of friendship and resilience, lyrically told and gorgeously illustrated.