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Nighttime over winter rooftops

Librio Library #63 – “The Winter Wish” by Helen Mortimer and Rachael Dean

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Why we chose The Winter Wish

Are you in the mood for a wintery picture book full of lovable characters and a large helping of Christmas magic?  Then get your blanket and cocoa ready, because we have a very special children’s book recommendation for you: “The Winter Wish”.

The winter wish cover

William’s already very excited: Christmas is only eleven days away! He lives with his parents in an apartment above the family bookshop. The smell of dad’s homemade gingerbread is in the air and countless treasures on the shelves are waiting to be discovered and turned into gifts. But sadly, only a few customers find their way into the lovely store at the end of the street. To prevent the store from closing, an idea is needed! An idea from William gets the ball rolling. Will the Christmas miracle happen and the bookshop be saved?

Favorite Image

The bookshop is lovingly run by William’s parents. Furnished with colorful carpets, plush cushions and a creaky wooden floor, it is clear to William that “Words of Wonder” is the best bookshop in the world. For him, there’s nothing better than snuggling up to the family dog and immersing himself in the world of books. If only it weren’t for the lack of customers …

Ausschnitt aus Der Zauber der Worte: Ein Junge sitzt mit seinem Hund auf dem Sofa und liest ein Buch

Kids will like

“The Winter Wish” stimulates children’s imaginations and tells an exciting, Christmassy story: a thoroughly inviting book – ideal for children aged four and over. 

Adults will like

Let’s be honest, sometimes it’s not so easy for adults to get into the Christmas spirit. Between the long to-do lists, the hunt for presents and the stress that comes with the end of the year, the Christmas atmosphere can sometimes fall by the wayside. A picture book like “The Winter Wish” is a wonderful opportunity to look forward to Christmas together with your children and get into the festive spirit.

If you like “The Winter Wish”

If you would like to discover more books by author Helen Mortimer, “Omar, The Bees And Me” or “Enzo, The Swallows and Me” might be perfect for you. If you’re interested in the work of illustrator Rachael Dean, we highly recommend her Instagram page.

More recommendations from our collection

We’d like to invite you to continue browsing our blog and browse through our book suggestions. There are lots of exciting children’s books to discover – including many wintry picture books, such as “Bunny slopes”, a fun interactive book.

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