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Seven Wintry Reads for Your Young Reader

Posted on 23 Nov 2024

Encourage young readers to curl up with these cosy children’s books, perfect for winter evenings when the days are short, and the air is cold.

Detail from an illustration by Monika Vaicenavičiene, as featured in 'The Girl and the Robot Heart.'

Picture books are a wonderful way to foster children’s imaginations, and this reading list is filled with adventures just waiting for you to turn the page. We have put together some of our favourite cosy books, perfect for a chilly winter’s night. Whether a beginner reader or a well-versed bookworm, these books will encourage your little ones to embrace the winter season and transport them to snowy lands and cosy corners.

Detail from an illustration by Alice Melvin as featured in 'Mouse's Wood.'

1. The Girl and the Robot Heart
The Girl and the Robot Heart is packed full of Christmas spirit and explores the idea of home. In a sleepy town on Christmas Eve, a toy robot asks a little girl  ‘what’s inside a human heart?’ What follows is a beautifully illustrated story full of warmth and love.

The Girl and the Robot Heart by Neal Hoskins and illustrated by Monika Vaicenavičienė is available now.

2. Goodnight, Starry Night
Featuring 14 lullaby-like poems from award-winning poet and children’s author Joseph Coelho, Goodnight, Starry Night is the perfect cosy bedtime read.  Each poem is inspired by a calming work of art, reproduced in the book and accompanied by Allison Colpoys’ heart-warming illustrations.

Goodnight, Starry Night by Joseph Coelho and illustrated by Allison Colpoys is available now.

Detail from an illustration by Michael Foreman as featured in 'Little Mo and the Great Snow Monster.'

3. Little Mo and the Great Snow Monster
Internationally renowned illustrator Michael Foreman lends his classic art and compelling storytelling style to the tale of the world’s first mammal: Little Mo. With an endearing protagonist whose gumption saves the day, and stunning original watercolour illustrations throughout, Little Mo and the Great Snow Monster is the perfect prehistoric adventure for animal and dinosaur lovers.

Little Mo and the Great Snow Monster by Michael Foreman is available now.

4. If I had a polar bear
A wintry, Christmassy entry into the If I had a… series from Gabby Dawnay and Alex Barrow, If I had a polar bear imagines what it would be like to have a polar bear as a pet. It might be an unconventional choice, but it would be sure to give the best bear hugs! This book will transport you to a winter market, an ice rink and even Santa’s sleigh, winding down to a calming nighttime scene for perfect bedtime reading.

If I had a polar bear by Alex Barrow and Gabby Dawnay is available now.

Detail from an illustration by Helen Kellock as featured in 'The Star in the Forest.'

5. The Star in the Forest 
Sisters Pip and Maisie are visiting their grandparents when a thrilling adventure falls right into their laps. This is a beautifully atmospheric story about adventure, imagination and the bond between two siblings.

The Star in the Forest by Helen Kellock is available now.

6. Mouse’s Wood 
Follow Mouse as he visits each of his friends in the forest throughout the year. From visiting Squirrel in wintry January to taking refuge in Fox’s cosy caravan as winter draws in again, Mouse’s Wood is not just a tale of the changing seasons, but also one of friendship and joy.

Mouse’s Wood by Alice Melvin is available now.

Detail from an illustration by Katie Harnett as featured in 'Franklin and Luna and the Book of Fairy Tales.'

7. Franklin and Luna and the Book of Fairy Tales
This witty and vivid story brings the magic of classic fairy tales and their well-loved characters into the 21st century through exquisite illustrations and a rhythmic text that is perfect to read out loud.

Franklin and Luna and the Book of Fairy Tales by Jen Campbell and illustrated by Katie Harnett is available now.

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The Girl and the Robot Heart

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Goodnight, Starry Night

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Mouse's Wood (Mouse’s Wood series)

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