Charity Hill and Amanda Knapp share the joy of winter-themed picture books both classic and new. They wonder why "cosy" goes so well with "cold"? They explore the Danish concept of hygge (HOO-gah) --comfort and coziness, reflection and rest. Charity and Amanda notice that book-reading in winter becomes a particular pleasure. They swap favorite stories that praise the delights of winter chill and winter comforts. See below for 32 titles of book list.Books for Discussion: Snow by Uri Schulevitz, The Big Snow by Berta and Elmer Hader, The Mitten by Jan Brett, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening illustrated by Susan Jeffers, The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, Winter Days in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Mice Skating by Annie Silvestro, Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner, Singing Away the Dark by Caroline Woodward, Sleep Tight Farm: A Farm Prepares for Winter by Eugenie Doyle.*Check out the book list! We have 32 titles for you to peruse!(Thank you for supporting Bright Wings by buying books through our links.)Find quick book recommendations by following Charity on Instagram.Enjoy essays on the Bright Wings' blog OR find great book lists personally crafted with you in mind!

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