Wintercake

A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids

by Lynne Rae Perkins

On Sale: 10/15/2019

Wintercake

A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids

by Lynne Rae Perkins

illustrated by Lynne Rae Perkins

On Sale: 10/15/2019

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About the Book

This cozy, gently humorous, and irresistible holiday tale from Newbery Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author Lynne Rae Perkins features universal themes of friendship, community, empathy, and generosity. Wintercake is a great pick for story times during the winter season.

When Thomas misplaces the basket of dried fruit he needs to make his seasonal wintercake, friends old and new come together to save the day. Newbery Medalist and acclaimed picture book creator Lynne Rae Perkins weaves a delightful holiday tale full of surprises and gentle humor.

Wintercake is a book about holiday traditions and why they matter. It’s also a story about making mistakes and how mistakes can sometimes lead to wonderful things.

With colorful and detailed paintings depicting the winter forest and its animal inhabitants, this seasonal title is perfect for classroom and family sharing all year round.

Critical Praise

“An engaging picture book adventure . . . Narration, dialogue, and illustrations work perfectly together.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

“The simple story of [Lucy’s] realization and her attempt to make amends is told in deliciously rich language so porous it opens up glorious possibilities for the illustrations . . . Perkins’ art, with its warm yellows, opulent blues, and soft browns of wintry forest and cozy dens, nicely complements the fine narrative arc.” — Kirkus Reviews

“This will make a warm and amusing winter readaloud.”  — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“[A] warm-hearted winter story, spun with such delicious words . . . Perkins’s earth-toned illustrations are rich in detail, patterns, and textures.” — Horn Book Magazine

“Perkins’s charmingly detailed, fanciful art and spontaneous narrative deliver an irrefutable message about the dangers of making snap judgments and the value of making amends—and friends.” — Publishers Weekly

“Watercolor, gouache, and ink in panels, full-page spreads, and cameos show many details, sound bubbles, and humor to advance the story line . . . Children will take in the message to beware of jumping to conclusions." — Booklist

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780062894878
  • ISBN 10: 0062894870
  • Imprint: Greenwillow Books
  • On Sale: 10/15/2019
  • Pages: 48
  • List Price:21.99 CAD
  • Ages: 6 to 10
  • BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / General (see also Religious / Christian / Holidays & Celebrations)
  • BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
  • BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship

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