There is nothing better than when it is cold and snowy outside to sit and cuddled together and read a good book.
Even though we haven’t had a lot of snowy weather and cold temperatures, it has been cloudy and rainy, so we have read quite a few books in addition to our nightly bedtime stories.
Here is our:
I have been alternating between two different books this month.
The first book, I probably mentioned in a previous post, is the “The Epcot Explorer’s Encyclopedia.”
It is really good. It tells both about the past attractions and also previous versions of current attractions. If you are a fan of “Horizons” and “World of Motion,” then you will want to check it out.
Did you know that there were a lot more attractions planned for World Showcase that are actually there today?
The other book, that I just got this week, is all about the Danish art of coziness called Hygge (pronounced Hoo-ga).
Hygge is really popular right now. It is all about surrounding yourself with the simple pleasures in life like candles, warm drinks and close friends.
The books talks about what the secret to good Hygge is, how it can improve your happiness and how to bring it into your own home.
I am going to do a more in-depth book review and talk about Hygge in a future blog entry.
Since we just got over the flu at our house (which was not a fun experience) I have been a little leery to go back to the library because of all the germs.
So we have been dipping into our books that are collections of stories.
For Lily’s birthday this year, we bough this book “Five Minute Snuggle Stories.”
It is really sweet Disney themed stories that leave you feeling all cozy inside.
Lily loves what she calls “short books.” These are the beginning to read books that offer different steps on the reading process.
These two have been our current favorites. I think it is because she is obsessed with Dory and loves to watch “Zootopia.”
What winter wouldn’t be complete without “The Snowy Day?”
This classic book just automatically puts you in the middle of a snowy day by just reading the book. You can almost feel the crunching of the snow under your feet.
Every night after Lily goes to bed after her story, we read a chapter from a longer novel each night. The lights are turned off and I use a book light as she lays in bed and tries to drift off to sleep.
This month we are reading “The Land of Stories” that was written by Chris Colfer, of “Glee” fame.
The story is about two twins who fall into a book that was read to them when they were younger and must go on a quest to return home.
So far, it is really good and the world building is extensive.
For awhile, Barnes and Nobel was running a special that is was $4.95 when you bought another book from the children’s section.
What books are you and your Mousekatots reading this month? Leave your comments below.
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