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“There‘s nothing better than a warm den and friends to share it with.”

This book would be a good read aloud when learning about winter animals.

Traditional Literature
Published 2020

The story illustrates the themes of friendship and the joy of sharing. In th e Alaskan winter, Cozy‘s den becomes a warm home as the animals come together to enjoy the winter season. The illustrations capture the cozy atmosphere and the charm of each character‘s personality. Cozy learns the importance of companionship and the warmth that comes from being together during hard times, in this case the winter.

“His mother and father had named him Cozy because his silly coat was so soft and thick”.

This book would be beneficial to younger children who are having trouble getting along with their peers and playing nicely with them. This book could teach them how to interact with others.

Cozy by Jan Brett was published in 2020. It was awarded the Massachusetts Book Award and the Best Children‘s Book of the Year. This story follows a musk ox named Cozy who loses his herd. On his journey, he encounters many different animals who are in need of warmth. Cozy lets them under his coat, but they must follow his house rules. This book teaches how to get along with others and make new friends.

“The eyes belonged to a snowy owl, who also had a request.“

I would use this book in my classroom as an early year book to read to the class to show that you can make friends without anyone unexpectedly and be as inviting as you can to others.

Cozy by Jan Brett is an amazing tory about a calf who lost her family and felt lonely in the cold, winter land. As she embarks her journey across the snow mountains, she invites new, unexpected animal friends to join her. Through this journey she made delightful connections and friendships.

“His mother and father had named him Cozy because his silly coat was so soft and thick.”