My favorite spot in my home is located right in my living room. I love having my blanket and cuddling up on the couch. My youngest and I ‘cheer’ (me with my coffee cup, his with his sippy) and we will dive in with our cozy reads.
As brutal as winter can be, it reminds us it’s a good time to rest. Between being newly back to school and then in the thick of the fall season, we have collectively had to be somewhere in the last few months. Now is a great time to just be still. At least as still as we can with little ones, right?
Here are a few recommendations for some cozy reads to share with your family. My hope for your family is to enjoy some much-needed cozy time in this winter season.
“Good Night Little Bookstore” by Amy Cherrix
For the family who likes to browse the library on a wintery Saturday: This bookshop is drawing to a close one evening and the owner is wishing her shop goodnight. There are plenty of hidden details throughout the pages — see if you can spot the hidden glasses and the forgotten hat. With such rich detail, it is fun to look over the pages to see what you can find.
“William’s Winter Nap” by Linda Ashman
For the family who loves animals and general winter coziness: “William’s Winter Nap” is a cozy winter read that is just right for this time of the year. William is ready to dream away when he hears several knocks at his door. Outside his home are sweet but chilly woodland animals that need a warm house to stay. William is in for many surprises by just who comes to his door. It’s a great bedtime story to with with your little one. It is the right amount of cozy to help them drift off into a peaceful slumber.
“My Thoughts Have Wings” by Maggie Smith
For the family who’s looking to wind down with some positivity: ”My Thoughts Have Wings” by Maggie Smith opens with a mom and child winding down for the evening. In this story, told by the littlest’s POV, we see how even when our bodies are physically resting, our minds can sometimes focus on all the day-to-day worries. This sweet story reminded me that even in our worried state, it is important to be kind to our minds. How the worried ‘what ifs’ can be transformed into happier thoughts with just a little work.
“Your head is such a beautiful place to live, more beautiful than any tree. No wonder your thoughts don’t want to fly away from you!” -Maggie Smith
This story bounces from one positive thought to another until the child realizes that they have the power to influence their own minds.
“Thank You, Moon” by Melissa Stewart
For the family who loves to learn facts: In a story that is all about gratitude with touches of facts throughout the pages, is “Thank You, Moon” by Melissa Stewart. From turtles, and lions and all the way to zooplankton, we see how the moon affects us all. If your family would like to know more about the phases of the moon alongside facts specific to our animal friends, this book is it.
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