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Let’s Chat with Katherine: Winter Book List

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Hi everyone! I am excited to be back! I wrote a post in December for Christmas book recommendations and glad to be back again.

Currently, it is a beautiful sunny and snowy day here in Chicagoland.  We had kids pulling each other in sleds, my husband shoveling the driveway and I was put in charge of cocoa.  I love to be in charge of cocoa.

Winter is feared by those who don’t live in it, but it does bring about a coziness that I love.  I also love that it invites us to slow down, turn on the fire and take on a task we wouldn’t normally consider.  One of my favorite activities during these cold days is to snuggle up under blankets next to the fire and read with my kids.  So, here are a group of books highlighting this beautiful season.

Mama Dug a Little DenAlmost a Full Moon

You're Snug With Me  Got to Get to Bear's!

Mama Dug a Little Den by Jennifer Ward and Steve Jenkins–A sweet and lilting story with rhyme incorporates nonfiction elements. Each page describes how a different animal family builds a den for their loved ones.

Almost a Full Moon by Hawksley Workman and Jensine Eckwall–Beautiful illustrations capture the coziness of winter and how a simple pot soup can bring people together.  Enchanting.

You’re Snug with Me by Chitra Sounder and Poonam Mistry–As new baby cubs learn about the earth around them, they feel comforted as Mama repeats, “You’re snug with me.”  Illustrations are particularly interesting.

Got to Get to Bear’s by Brian Lies–This fun book talks about friendship and adventure.  I loved how loyalty and kindness is also highlighted with wonderful illustrations and perfect characters.

Samson in the Snow  The Snow Bear

Duck Skates  Katy and the Big Snow

Samson in the Snow by Philip C. Stead–A woolly mammoth encounters a little red bird in search of a yellow flower for her friend.  Samson wonders what it would be like to have a friend.  A sweet story of kindness and unlikely friendship.

The Snow Bear by Miriam Moss and Maggie Kneen–A polar bear cub wanders away from home and when she struggles to find her mama, she begins to use the snow to create a safe place.  Her woodland friends help along the way.

Duck Skates by Lynne Berry and Hiroe Hakata–Sweet little book of ducks going out to enjoy the snow.  Fun way to practice counting and delightful illustrations give lots to entertain.

Katy and the Big Snow by Virginia Lee Burton–A classic that kids of all ages will love, Katy a strong and loyal tractor works hard to clear all the snow that keeps coming in her community.

Maple Syrup Season  Hurry Hurry Mary Dear

Snow Sounds: An Onomatopoeic StorySnow

Maple Syrup Season byAnn Purmell and Jill Weber–The Brockwell family works together to collect the maple syrup on their farm.  Fun illustrations captivate while learning something new!

Hurry, Hurry, Mary Dear by N. M. Bodeker and Erik Blegvad–While her husband rushes her along, Mary works hard to prepare for the coming winter.  Rhyming text and detailed illustrations make this a cozy read.

Snow Sounds: An Onomatopaeic Story by D. A. Johnson–“Hush, yawn, swoosh, slush, smoosh.”  Delightful illustrations captivate readers as you simply “listen” to the sounds of winter.

Snow! by Cynthia Rylant and Lauren Stringer–A girl and her grandmother are charmed by the snow that has blanketed their home overnight.  Beautiful prose and descriptions make this a lovely read.

Snow  Owl Moon

[(Snowflake Bentley )] [Author: Jacqueline Briggs Martin] [Dec-2009]  Snowflakes in Photographs (Dover Pictorial Archive)

Snow by Uri Shulevitz–A Caldecott winner, this enchanting book shows the progression of snowfall in the city.  Landscapes are often open or wild in these types of books so a city was a fun change.  Also understanding the concept that when one snowflake keeps adding to another, it can make a big impact.

Owl Moon by Jane Yolen and John Schoenherr–This book captivated me so much when I read it the first time.  The story of a girl and her father on the hunt for owls on a late evening walk through the snow.  Absolutely lovely.

Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and Mary Azarian–Another Caldecott winner tells the true story of Wilson Bentley who studied and captured beautiful photographs of snowflakes.

Snowflakes in Photographs by W. A. Bentley–A beautiful nonfiction title showing photos of all the different types of snowflakes.  Little ones may struggle with amount and depth of the text, but the photographs alone are stunning.  A wonderful companion to Snowflake Bentley.

~Katherine

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You can also find more about Katherine at her blog, The Comfort Table!

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Wrapping up Winter’s Wisdom

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Laura
Laura

Spring is ALMOST HERE!!!!!!  ???

Laura
Michelle
Michelle

???

Michelle
Anna
Anna

YES! We SURVIVED!!! ?

Anna
Laura
Laura

Do you think you survived well?  Are we all in one piece? That cabin fever was a little intense last month!

Laura
Anna
Anna

It was. But more than just being in one piece, I think I learned some things in the end.

Anna
Michelle
Michelle

Like what?

Michelle
Anna
Anna

The phrase that has been running through my mind, guiding me lately, is “Keep your eye on the Giver instead of the gift.” That has re-routed my thoughts and desires about 18 times this week!

Anna
Laura
Laura

I totally agree!  My mind has had a little rewiring too.  You and and Desi really made me think about my priorities.  Even though I haven’t had a miscarriage, I was really left thinking about other areas in my life that I want to be a certain way, but they just aren’t there yet.  Instead of getting distracted by what I don’t have, I can focus on God who is always with me.

Laura
Michelle
Michelle

Yes to all that you guys shared. God has been reminding me recently to invite Him into the empty or chilled spaces of my heart and let Him fill them up with His warmth. ? And honestly, many times He does this when I am waiting on Him to answer a specific prayer on my heart…

Michelle
Laura
Laura

Waiting is so hard.  You know, I am learning that how we wait is really so important.  I was hit so hard about the idea that God isn’t expecting us to be all fixed up and perfect all the time.  Even when we are dealing with waiting or feeling anxious or depressed, it isn’t just about getting over those struggles. It’s much more about *coming to God in the midst of the struggle* no matter what the struggle is. 

Laura
Anna
Anna

And a lot of times it’s in that struggle that we get really close to Him.

Anna
Michelle
Michelle

So true. Because when life may not be panning out like we envision and our marriage isn’t as connected as we hope and motherhood may not what we imagined, God is the only real source of true contentment and fulfillment. ?

Michelle
Anna
Anna

Yeah, I think that when I realize that my husband and kids are going to let me down sometimes, and I’m going to let them down too, then it’s not such a shock when it happens. I know that God is there to fill in the gaps.

Anna
Laura
Laura

Amen to that. It looks like this winter has been pretty fruitful even amid the cold. ???? God has been at work in our chilly places, for sure. 

Laura
Anna
Anna

Yes! ? But… still… BRING ON THE SPRING!☀

Anna

Soaking in the Truth

Scripture to encourage you:

  • “No one lights a lamp and hides it in a cla jar or puts it under a bed.  Instead, they put it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light.”  (Luke 8:16, NIV)
  • “He guided them with the cloud by day and with light from the fire all night.” (Psalm 78:14, NIV)

Music to inspire you:

  • Start a Fire by Unspoken
  • Come As You Are by Crowder
  • It Is Well Kristene DiMarco and Bethel Music
  • Soul on Fire by Third Day

Related Posts on Texting The Truth:

  • Warmth in the Winter

 

Living Out the Truth

Ideas to try:

  • Even though spring is almost here, we are always still going to struggle with “cold” places in our hearts–places that require exposure to the warmth and light God.  Instead of expecting ourselves to never get cold, let’s just commit to coming to God through prayer and reading the scriptures as soon as we recognize a cold spot.  Just as we desire spring to come at the end of winter, our hearts desire that warmth too!  ?
  • Post a picture of a fireplace somewhere to remind you that no matter what time of year it is, we need His warmth in every season.

    {These suggestions are ideas from novice moms. Sometimes our life situations need more. In that case, seeking out professional help is the right call.}


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