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I Like Winter
Sleds and snowman and singing Christmas carols - the joys of wintertime are celebrated in this beautiful new edition of the 1950 classic by award winner Lois Lenski. Rhyming text and simple illustrations that have been gently recolored make this festive time of year come alive no matter what the season.
56 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1950
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About the author
Lois Lenski
187 books197 followersLois Lenore Lenski Covey was an influential American author and illustrator whose work reshaped twentieth-century children’s literature through its combination of artistic skill, documentary realism, and deep empathy for childhood experience. Beginning her publishing career in the late 1920s, she went on to write and illustrate nearly one hundred books, ranging from picture books and historical novels to regional fiction, poetry, songbooks, and literary essays. She is best known for the Mr. Small picture book series, her meticulously researched historical novels, and her groundbreaking Regional books, which portrayed the everyday lives of children across diverse American communities.
Born in Ohio and trained formally as both an educator and an artist, Lenski studied at Ohio State University, the Art Students League of New York, and the Westminster School of Art in London. Although she initially aspired to be a painter, exhibiting work in New York galleries, she gradually turned to illustration and then to writing, encouraged by pioneering children’s editor Helen Dean Fish. Her early books drew heavily on her Midwestern childhood, while later works reflected extensive travel, field research, and close observation of family and community life.
Lenski achieved major critical recognition with her historical novels Phebe Fairchild: Her Book and Indian Captive, and with her Regional novel Strawberry Girl, which won the Newbery Medal. These works were notable for their commitment to authenticity, incorporating dialect, material culture, and social realities often avoided in children’s books of the era. She believed that literature for young readers should neither sentimentalize nor sanitize life, but instead foster understanding, tolerance, and empathy.
Alongside her own writing, Lenski illustrated works by other major authors, including Watty Piper’s The Little Engine That Could and the early volumes of Maud Hart Lovelace’s Betsy-Tacy series. Her influence extended beyond publishing through lectures, teaching, and advocacy. In 1967 she established the Lois Lenski Covey Foundation, dedicated to providing books to children facing social and economic disadvantage.
In her later years, Lenski continued writing while living in Florida, publishing her autobiography Journey into Childhood shortly before her death. Her legacy endures through her books, her educational philosophy, and ongoing efforts to expand access to literature for children.
Born in Ohio and trained formally as both an educator and an artist, Lenski studied at Ohio State University, the Art Students League of New York, and the Westminster School of Art in London. Although she initially aspired to be a painter, exhibiting work in New York galleries, she gradually turned to illustration and then to writing, encouraged by pioneering children’s editor Helen Dean Fish. Her early books drew heavily on her Midwestern childhood, while later works reflected extensive travel, field research, and close observation of family and community life.
Lenski achieved major critical recognition with her historical novels Phebe Fairchild: Her Book and Indian Captive, and with her Regional novel Strawberry Girl, which won the Newbery Medal. These works were notable for their commitment to authenticity, incorporating dialect, material culture, and social realities often avoided in children’s books of the era. She believed that literature for young readers should neither sentimentalize nor sanitize life, but instead foster understanding, tolerance, and empathy.
Alongside her own writing, Lenski illustrated works by other major authors, including Watty Piper’s The Little Engine That Could and the early volumes of Maud Hart Lovelace’s Betsy-Tacy series. Her influence extended beyond publishing through lectures, teaching, and advocacy. In 1967 she established the Lois Lenski Covey Foundation, dedicated to providing books to children facing social and economic disadvantage.
In her later years, Lenski continued writing while living in Florida, publishing her autobiography Journey into Childhood shortly before her death. Her legacy endures through her books, her educational philosophy, and ongoing efforts to expand access to literature for children.
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June 22, 2017
Cute, light, not terribly dated. Love the small format ... it was more affordable, and more friendly for little hands, back in the day.
August 22, 2023
Adorable illustrations!
October 28, 2022
A short and sweet poem of winter with delightful illustrations.
Ages: 2 - 6
Cleanliness: shows Santa Claus.
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Ages: 2 - 6
Cleanliness: shows Santa Claus.
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May 5, 2023
Right from the jolly endpaper, showing children who dance in the snow, I'm prepared for a great picture book adventure, Lois Lenski-style.
This book begins with a song, words and melody by Lois herself. "I Like Winter" is catchy and kid-sized. (Yep, I dropped everything to play it and sing.) Exceptionally good for a song in a kid's book; really, exceptionally good!)
In its entirety, the tone of this book reminds me of the poetry of William Blake, with his "Songs of Innocence."
IN CONCLUSION, FIVE STARS FOR SURE
Because this little book packs in so much:
* Everything a youngster needs to know about winter.
* And maybe all that an adult needs to remember.
This book begins with a song, words and melody by Lois herself. "I Like Winter" is catchy and kid-sized. (Yep, I dropped everything to play it and sing.) Exceptionally good for a song in a kid's book; really, exceptionally good!)
In its entirety, the tone of this book reminds me of the poetry of William Blake, with his "Songs of Innocence."
IN CONCLUSION, FIVE STARS FOR SURE
Because this little book packs in so much:
* Everything a youngster needs to know about winter.
* And maybe all that an adult needs to remember.
September 11, 2017
This book talks about it getting colder and the first snow falling. The kids sled ride and play in the snow, some kids get sick but get better. It talks about Christmas and then New Years then Valentines Day
May 14, 2023
While I enjoy Lenski's illustrations, this just felt like another Christmas book with religious themes thrown in. But for those who are looking for a simple easy read with very old fashioned illustrations, this is a good book for bedtime. My rating - 2/5
December 30, 2015
This is a precious little book the illustrations just add to the storyline. The first page is music and words so I'm not certain if the story is word for word of a song or if the first few pages is the words and then author then took off with adding to the story about things pertaining to winter, Christmas, Baby Jesus, Valentine's Day etc. My nearly 4 year old granddaughter and I enjoyed this book together.
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May 1, 2016Poetry #1
This book is about a girl who really likes winter and the snow that comes with it. She tells what she likes to do in the snow and that with snow comes other fun holidays with presents and family that comes to stay with her.
This book is about a girl who really likes winter and the snow that comes with it. She tells what she likes to do in the snow and that with snow comes other fun holidays with presents and family that comes to stay with her.
December 24, 2009
Cute and simple. It appealed to my two year old.
December 2, 2011
This is an adorable book about winter. It has snow, Christmas (including Jesus), and Valentine's Day.
February 4, 2012
A fun little book.
December 28, 2012
What a sweet book.
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