As we approach the winter solstice, here are some of our favourite books about winter warmth, festive celebrations and the shortest day of the year!
Sleep Tight Farm by Eugenie Doyle
All year long the farm has worked to shelter us, feed us, keep us warm, and now it's time to sleep. Ages 3-5.
Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak
Join a brother and sister as they explore nature and take a stroll through their twinkling town, greeting all the signs of the coming season. Ages 3-6.
The First Day Of Winter by Denise Fleming
This cumulative tale will have children chanting along as they discover all the trimmings needed for the most perfect snowman ever! Ages 3-6.
Winter: A Solstice Story by Kelsey E. Gross
The moon and stars shine down on a lone tree in the forest, and the animals gather around to bask in its light. Winter Solstice arrives as the winter sky brings magic for all to share. Ages 4-8.
The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper
Cooper's mystical poem has been rendered into a beautifully illustrated picture book connecting us to the rich history of solstice celebrations across the ages. A must-read with universal messages of hope, peace and renewal. Ages 5-9.
Taaqtumi: An Anthology of Arctic Horror Stories by Neil Christopher
'Taaqtumi' is an Inuktitut word meaning 'in the dark'. These horror stories by Northern writers explain just how dangerous darkness can be. These chilling tales from award-winning authors will entertain even the most seasoned horror fans.
Winterlust by Bernd Brunner
This lovingly illustrated meditation on winter entwines the spectacular with the every day, expertly capturing the essence of a beloved yet dangerous season, which is all the more precious in an era of climate change.
Winter Gardens: Reinvention the Season by Cederic Pollet
Cedric Pollet visits gardens in France and the UK, showing with stunning photography the ways in which they delight in this often neglected season, using structural planting, subtle textures, and pops of colour from branches and berries. The second half of the book is an illustrated directory of over 300 plants which encourage readers to achieve these effects in their own gardens.
Joyeux Noël (film)
Watch a production centred on the Christmas Eve truce declared by British, French and German troops in the trenches of World War I, when enemies put down their weapons for one night and banded together in brotherhood.
