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Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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"Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn't officially begin until 1924. The event celebrates cold-weather sports, displaying the talents of skiers, ice skaters, hockey players, and, most recently, snowboarders. Like its summer counterpart, the Winter Games are dedicated to bringing together the world's top athletes to honor their talents and see who gets to stand on the medal...
2) Wintersmith
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Series
Language
English
Description
When witch-in-training Tiffany Aching accidentally interrupts the Dance of the Seasons and awakens the interest of the elemental spirit of Winter, she requires the help of the six-inch-high, sword-wielding, sheep-stealing Wee Free Men to put the seasons aright.
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Language
English
Description
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Rosamunde Pilcher, Winter Solstice (the basis for the TV movie) is the story of five unforgettable characters, lonely and haunted strangers who find love and loyalty as a reborn family of friends during the Christmas holidays.
Elfrida Phipps, once of London's stage, moved to the English village of Dibton in hopes of making a new life for herself. Gradually she settled into the comfortable
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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A celebration of the winter solstice and the Yuletide season. As the sun set on the shortest day of the year, early people would gather to prepare for the long night ahead. They built fires and lit candles. They played music, bringing their own light to the darkness, while wondering if the sun would ever rise again. Written for a theatrical production that has become a ritual in itself, Susan Cooper's poem "The Shortest Day" captures the magic behind...
5) Winter
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Series
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English
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From Man Booker Prize Finalist Ali Smith, Winter is the second novel in her Seasonal Quartet. This much-anticipated follow-up to Autumn is one of the Best Books of the Year from the New York Public Library.
“A stunning meditation on a complex, emotional moment in history.” —Time
Winter. Bleak. Frosty wind, earth as iron, water as stone, so the old song goes. And now...
“A stunning meditation on a complex, emotional moment in history.” —Time
Winter. Bleak. Frosty wind, earth as iron, water as stone, so the old song goes. And now...
6) It's winter!
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Series
Language
English
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Description
A child observes the coming of winter and its effects on the weather, animals, and plants. Includes suggestions for wintertime activities.
8) Frederick
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Language
English
Description
Frederick the field mouse stores up something special for the long cold winter.
9) Alfalfa Hill
Author
Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
[1975]
Language
English
Description
Describes the coming of winter and its effect on the animal inhabitants of a New Jersey hill.
10) Wonderful winter
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Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"A photographic picture book providing a comprehensive overview of facts about winter."--
14) Best in snow
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"A photographic non-fiction picture book about the wonder of snowfall and the winter water cycle"--Provided by publisher.
18) Duck at the door
Author
Series
Max the duck books volume 1
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Max the duck decides to stay behind when his flock flies south, Irene invites him to stay with her for the winter.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Kirsty and Rachel are together again! Kirsty's mom won an online contest for a photo she submitted to a travel website. The prize is a trip for four to a beautiful snowy resort where a winter festival is being held. There's just one problem. Jack Frost has stolen Michelle the Winter Wonderland Fairy's magic items! As long as they're missing, people won't be able to enjoy all the wintry activities. Rachel and Kirsty have to help Michelle before Jack...
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