Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Yarn Along

I am yarning along again with Ginny this week. On the needles, knitting up the last heart for another pair of Hearted Fingerless Gloves for an order in my shop. I'm still staying so very busy and have had to remove all of the made-to-order items from my shop til the holiday rush is over.
I've had no time for any personal reading but, as always, my little book worms are clamoring for me to read book after book to them. Our (my) new favorite is this wonderful book by Phyllis Root, Grandmother Winter. It tells the story of Grandmother Winter, living all alone with her flock of snow white geese. In the spring and summer she cares for the geese and collects their feathers when they flap a "storm of feathers" and stuffs them into a beautiful quilt. But when she shakes her quilt, that's when the real magic happens.


The story is just magical and Beth Krommes illustrations are so enchanting. I think it's the perfect story to read before tucking your children into their beds on a cold, wintry night.

13 comments:

LittleGreenThread said...

That book looks great! I love finding new ones to read with the boys. Oh, and I LOVE my mittens! I don't plan to ever take them off. Ever :)

Anonymous said...

I've never heard of that book, but it looks like a treasure, thanks for sharing!

Chelsea Rae said...

That book looks adorable, I just requested it from my library. Thanks for the recommendation!

momma rae said...

what gorgeous illustrations! looks like a lovely book.

Adele said...

That book looks beautiful! I'm marking it as "to read."

KnitterMama said...

I can't believe how much you seem to accomplish with your three little girls!

Tara said...

I love your heart gloves. That book is beautiful. I'm going to have to look for it.

Unknown said...

Those are beautiful illustrations. I'm adding it to my booklist for my little girl too. Thanks for sharing.

Rosina {Rosy ~ Posy} said...

Looks like a wonderful book! I must see if our library has a copy :) The little heart on your fingerless gloves is so sweet to :) enjoy the rest of your week!

Fruitful Harvest said...

The book looks wonderful!
I also really love the baby hat pictured on your header! The color is awesome!

Peace and JOy

Tonya Gunn said...

Oh, that book looks wonderful.
Thank you for sharing.

Rebekka Seale said...

Oh, the ILLUSTRATIONS! I must have this beautiful book!!!

* * said...

Thank you for sharing this new to me book, it looks gorgeous and the story lovely! (I owe you an email!) :)

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