Robin’s Winter Song by Suzanne Barton
Robin wakes one Autumn Day to find a flurry of activity; the finches are getting ready to fly south and Squirrel is burying his nuts. Winter is coming and everyone is preparing. Robin thinks ‘Winter’ must be very scary. After snuggling up to Bear in his cave Robin wakes to find a magical transformation… Winter has arrived and it isn’t scary at all. This is a delightful and beautifully illustrated picturebook for under-5s which explores the magic of the seasons through the eyes of a young robin experiencing his first winter.
A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig
A fond, funny and magical tale from award-winning writer Matt Haig that tells the story of how one little boy from Finland came to become Father Christmas. A fun adventure story which is just right for anyone from about 6 onwards.
Children of Winter by Berlie Doherty
A classic tale inspired by the true-life village of Eyam, which in 1665 quarantined itself from its neighbours so that no other village would catch the plague. Old but gold – and surprisingly relevant in the pandemic of today. For children aged 9 – 11.
Frost Hollow Hall by Emma Carroll
A ghostly tale about love, loss and forgiveness, set in a Victorian winter. The pretty cover doesn’t do justice to the tense ghost story within. Most suitable for children aged 9 – 11.
The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell
Set just before the Russian revolution, The Wolf Wilder tells the story of Feo a young girl living with her mother in the countryside. Their main company is a group of wolves; former pets of the aristocracy that Feo and her mother Marina prepare to return to the wild after being rejected by their owners. Following the sudden arrest of her mother and destruction of her home, Feo travels to St Petersburg to rescue her. There follows a gripping journey, fraught with danger. Best for children aged 9 – 11.
