Here you’ll find some of my favourite Christmas and winter themed books. Featuring authors and illustrators from around the world, this selection includes favourite classics and lesser known (but no less wonderful) editions. It will uplift, make you hope, cry, laugh and prove it, again and again, that love and kindness conquer all.
One Christmas Eve Grandpa takes Bella to Luna Park (in Melbourne, Australia). He hands her a silver coin to use on a ride. Bella looks at the roller-coaster, the ghost …
“One Christmas Eve” is a delightful flight of fantasy Read More »
It is strange, but just touching this baby makes me feel the world is a good place and all shall be well. Why this is, I cannot say. Margaret Wild …
“Light The Lamps” illustrates the healing touch of a very special baby Read More »
“A Calf for Christmas” is a story set in Sweden about Johan and his family. Johan’s parents are poor farmers whose well-being is dependent on their cow Emma who is …
“A Calf For Christmas” by Astrid Lindgren brings a blessing in disguise Read More »
There is no shortage of Nativity picture books illustrated in the religiously traditional manner, portraying this biblical tale in all its ethereal glory. But few dare to show the real …
“The Nativity”: Julie Vivas gives a down-to-earth account of this biblical tale Read More »
“The Nutcracker”, written by E.T.A. Hoffmann in 1816, has been an inspiration for artists and composers the world over and has entertained children and adults for over two hundred years. …
Hoffman’s “The Nutcracker” is magically brought to life by Robert Ingpen Read More »
“A Small Miracle” is a wordless picture book with a big heart and a healthy serving of humanity. It’s also big on illustrations, 96 pictures in total, each a window …
“A Small Miracle” by Peter Collington brings the Nativity to life Read More »