King Winter

Gather the children around the fire for a charming winter tale in verse, where a loving mother introduces Jenny and Johnny to the mysterious ruler of the frozen North. In his snow palace, King Winter prepares for his yearly journey, accompanied by his cheerful helper, Jack Frost, and a queen skilled in turning snowflakes, ice, and twigs into sparkling wonders.

As the royal party travels over mountains, plains, towns, and cottages, winter transforms the world overnight. Rivers become mirrors, trees glitter with icicles, windows bloom with frosty flowers, and children race outdoors to build snowmen, skate, slide, and play in the snow. Along the way, the king also checks whether boys and girls have behaved well, rewarding good children with Christmas treats and festive trees while reminding the naughty ones to do better. Full of cozy family scenes, playful imagination, and seasonal magic, this gentle story celebrates the excitement of winter and looks ahead to the first snowdrops that will signal its departure.