PreS-Gr 1—This book completes the set. As in P Is for Pumpkin (2008), K Is for Kite (2010), and F Is for Fireflies (2011, all Zonderkidz), Wargin celebrates the blessings of the season. Beginning with "A is for Angels," the narrative proceeds through the alphabet in simple rhyming couplets, showcasing a variety of wintertime delights, such as cookies and hot chocolate, ice skating, jingle bells, and warm mittens and overcoats. Some rhymes are more successful than others. One particularly meaningful verse is, "When walking outside in the cold icy air,/the silence of winter is perfect for Prayer." Wargin develops the recurring themes of God's love and the beauty of nature throughout and concludes with, "From mittens to snowmen and angels with wings—/may your hearts know the wonders that God's winter brings." Each letter is emphasized in bold, and the text is illustrated with snowy pastel paintings featuring a loving family engaged in seasonal activities. Although it does not include a religious message, Steven Schnur's Winter: An Alphabet Acrostic (Clarion, 2002) presents a more sophisticated and engaging alphabetical tribute to winter.—Linda L. Walkins, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Brighton, MA
Children are invited to enjoy all of God's winter creations (e.g., snow, frost, and hot chocolate) in this simple rhyming alphabet book. Bland art and undistinguished text assure that the book will appeal only to those searching for stories that bring God into every aspect of life.
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