A heartwarming winter story that reminds us of the comforting power of friendship and the joy of helping others.(goodreads summary)
A snowstorm moves in and a sudden gust of wind separates Chip the robin from the rest of his family. When he begins to look for them, he meets Lula the red fox, who offers her warm home to escape from the weather. Lula lives alone and is happy to have the company and the two enjoy spending the afternoon together. They watch snowflakes fall, build a snow fox and snow bird and played outside until sundown. But when Chip's family finds him and he flies back home, Lula misses her new friend.
By the front cover, this looked like a story about winter and I didn't realize it was for the Christmas season until I read it today. It is a cute book about kindness and friendship which is always perfect for the holidays. Chip and Lula are sweet characters among the bluish/black and white illustrations with pops of red which gives a chilly winter day feel. Lula is lonely after Chip leaves but a knock on her door reveals a family surprise waiting behind it for her. It is a quick read about opening your doors with kindness to others in need and making new friends. It also conveys the message of how your friends are your family too. I think this is a "just right book" for ages 4-7.~
Title: The Heart of Winter
Author: Alessandro Montagnana
Pub. date: August 2025, NubeOcho
Genre: picture book
Hardcover, 36 pgs.
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