'From the author of our former Non-Fiction Book of the Month Fifty Words for Snow comes a
luminous collection of fascinating seasonal tales that explore everything from Tove Jansson's
childhood to polar bird myths.' Waterstones A treasure trove of nature tales from
storytellers across the globe bringing a little magic and wonder to every winter night.
As the evenings draw in - a time of reckoning rest and restoration - immerse yourself in this
new seasonal anthology. Nature Tales for Winter Nights puts winter - rural wild and urban -
under the microscope and reveals its wonder. From the late days of autumn through
deepest cold and towards the bright hope of spring here is a collection of familiar names and
dazzling new discoveries. Join the naturalist Linnæus travelling on horseback in Lapland
witness frost fairs on the Thames and witch-hazel harvesting in Connecticut experience Alpine
adventure polar bird myths and courtship in the snow in classical Japan and ancient Rome.
Observations from Beth Chatto's garden and Tove Jansson's childhood join company with artists'
private letters lines from Anne Frank's diary and fireside stories told by indigenous voices.
A hibernation companion this book will transport you across time and country this winter.
___ Praise for Fifty Words for Snow a Waterstones Book of the Month:
'Absolutely exquisite . This little book is a work of art.' Horatio Clare author of The Light
in the Dark 'This stunning book made me want to pack all my woolies candles ample
firewood and enough books for a year - and head to as northerly a location as I could find.'
Kerri ní Dochartaigh Caught by the River 'A delightful compendium' The Herald '
Winter has its own special magic and this collection from around the world makes you want to
pull on your boots and get out there.' Saga
