The Heart of Winter

PreS-Gr 2–Chip the robin and his siblings love to watch the snowflakes fall during the winter. When a storm separates Chip from the others, he finds himself alone in the woods, unsure of where to go. Lula the fox spots Chip from her window, approaches him, and invites him into her home. They are happy together decorating for Christmas and playing with the snow outside. When Chip’s siblings appear and he flies to join them, Lula is heartbroken at the thought of her new friend going away, but Chip and his siblings soon surprise Lula, and together, they have the best Christmas. Readers will love and feel the wintry forest backgrounds painted in shades of gray and white, with the characters and parts of the surroundings popping out in shades of orange. The illustrations combine with the calm, peaceful text to create a beautiful story of friendship and of sharing special moments together.