Books for wintry days

This month’s book list is brought to you by the Iva Jane Peek Public Library in Decatur. 21 N Main St, Decatur, AR 72722 Phone: 479-752-7323

Snow by Roy McKie and P.D. Eastman

This classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss is a delightful ode to winter. From snowball fights and skiing to fort building and snowman-making, Snow presents the kind of fun only a wintry-white day can bring. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

Santa Cows by Cooper Edens and illustrated by Daniel Lane

‘Tis the night before Christmas, and Elwood and his family are snug at home. Suddenly, they hear a strange mooing. Flinging open the shutters, they’re amazed to discover a sky full of udders! Down the chimney come the Santa Cows, bearing wondrous gifts for one and all. It’s a Christmas the family will never forget.

Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story by Angela Shelf Medearis

In an African village, seven brothers are constantly fighting. When their father dies, he leaves an unusual will: by sundown, the brothers must make gold out of seven spools of thread. If they fail, they will be turned out as beggars. This story shows how family members can pull together, for their own good and the good of the entire community.

Winter Days in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder illustrated by René Graef

Winter has come to the Big Woods! With this illustrated adaptation from the beloved Little House series, the youngest readers can share in the joy of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved classics.

Cajun Night Before Christmas by “Trosclair” illustrated by James Rice

The Cajun Night Before Christmas® has been a part of Louisiana’s holiday traditions since it was first published. Now, more than forty-five years later, a new generation is discovering the charm of Gaston® the GreenNosed Alligator.

Merry Christmas Curious George written and illustrated by Margret and H.A. Rey

It’s Christmastime! And Curious George can’t wait to help his best friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat, pick out their holiday tree. At the tree farm, however, amid all the excitement of finding the perfect specimen, George gets carried away, as usual…and goes on a holiday adventure.

The Candymaker’s Gift written and illustrated by David and Helen Haidle

The Legend of the Candy Cane … once upon a time a candymaker set out to create a special Christmas treat for children everywhere. The legend of how the candy cane came into being, and what it signifies, wonderfully proclaims it “the best gift of Christmas.”

Christmas in Camelot by Mary Pope Osborne

A holiday fantasy adventure from the hugely popular chapter book series. When Jack and Annie receive an invitation to spend Christmas Eve in Camelot, a magical place that exists only in myth and fantasy, they know they are in for their biggest adventure yet.

The Christmas Pony by Melody Carlson

Eight-year-old Lucy Turnbull knew better than to wish for a pony that Christmas in 1937. But when an interesting pair of strangers comes to town, Lucy starts to believe her Christmas wishes might just come true after all, in this magical tale of expectation and excitement.

A Christmas Carol and other stories by Charles Dickens

A Christmas Carol has been a Yuletide favorite since it was first published in December 1843. The beloved tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who comes to know the meaning of kindness and goodwill through a haunting Christmas Eve encounter, is a celebration of the spirit of Christmas. This edition also includes two other Dickens Christmas stories: The Chimes and The Haunted Man.