About This Book
Reach for this book when the winter blues have set in or when your child is feeling isolated by the cold, gray days of the season. It is a lyrical, rhyming celebration of how the simple act of creating something with love can break through the gloom and bring a community together. Uncle John defies the biting winter wind to bake a bread so fragrant and powerful that it draws neighbors and animals alike out of their homes for a shared feast. This story is a beautiful tool for discussing how we can find warmth within ourselves and our homes to share with others. While the prose is poetic and whimsical, the underlying message is one of profound hope and the importance of human connection. It is perfect for children ages 4 to 8 who enjoy sensory details and stories that feel like a warm hug.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and metaphorical. It deals with the "harshness" of winter, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for seasonal depression or loneliness, but the approach is light and whimsical. There are no heavy trauma triggers.
