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Playing Through the Seasons: Cold Noses, Crisp Air
Playing Through the Seasons: Cold Noses, Crisp Air
Winter marks a magical season with many fun things to do each day. Come explore how this mother and son find different ways to play together despite the cold weather.
This is the first of four season inspired books in the Playing Through the Seasons Series.
Winter marks a magical season with many fun things to do each day. Come explore how this mother and son find different ways to play together despite the cold weather.
This is the first of four season inspired books in the Playing Through the Seasons Series.
31 pages, Paperback
Published December 8, 2021
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January 14, 2026
Cold Noses and Joyful Days
Playing Through the Seasons: Cold Noses, Crisp Air by Essie Bell is a gentle celebration of winter as a season made for movement, curiosity, and outdoor play. Rather than focusing on winter as something to endure, the book embraces it as a time full of sensory experiences—cold air on cheeks, bundled-up adventures, and the simple pleasure of being outside when everything feels fresh and new.
The story highlights everyday winter moments children recognize instantly: running, exploring, and playing despite the chill. These familiar scenes make winter feel inviting rather than intimidating, encouraging young readers to see cold weather as an opportunity for fun and connection. The tone is calm and observational, allowing children to engage with the season at their own pace and notice how their bodies and surroundings respond to colder days.
Illustrations play an important role in reinforcing this feeling. Soft winter colors and expressive characters capture both the briskness of the air and the warmth of shared play. The visuals balance movement and stillness, showing that winter can be energetic and cozy at the same time—a season of contrasts that children naturally enjoy.
Overall, Playing Through the Seasons: Cold Noses, Crisp Air is a thoughtful winter read that celebrates outdoor play, sensory awareness, and the quiet joy of seasonal change. It’s a lovely choice for families and classrooms looking to encourage children to stay curious, active, and connected—even when noses are cold and the air is crisp.
Playing Through the Seasons: Cold Noses, Crisp Air by Essie Bell is a gentle celebration of winter as a season made for movement, curiosity, and outdoor play. Rather than focusing on winter as something to endure, the book embraces it as a time full of sensory experiences—cold air on cheeks, bundled-up adventures, and the simple pleasure of being outside when everything feels fresh and new.
The story highlights everyday winter moments children recognize instantly: running, exploring, and playing despite the chill. These familiar scenes make winter feel inviting rather than intimidating, encouraging young readers to see cold weather as an opportunity for fun and connection. The tone is calm and observational, allowing children to engage with the season at their own pace and notice how their bodies and surroundings respond to colder days.
Illustrations play an important role in reinforcing this feeling. Soft winter colors and expressive characters capture both the briskness of the air and the warmth of shared play. The visuals balance movement and stillness, showing that winter can be energetic and cozy at the same time—a season of contrasts that children naturally enjoy.
Overall, Playing Through the Seasons: Cold Noses, Crisp Air is a thoughtful winter read that celebrates outdoor play, sensory awareness, and the quiet joy of seasonal change. It’s a lovely choice for families and classrooms looking to encourage children to stay curious, active, and connected—even when noses are cold and the air is crisp.
December 14, 2021
Great short story!
I love this children's story as it was so sweet and cute. The illustrations went along great with the storyline and kept a great pace throughout the book. I loved that the dog did all the kids were doing, too really made it fun to read along—a great winter book for kids to learn what you can do on a nice cold snow day. I highly recommend this book for parents to read to their kids!
I love this children's story as it was so sweet and cute. The illustrations went along great with the storyline and kept a great pace throughout the book. I loved that the dog did all the kids were doing, too really made it fun to read along—a great winter book for kids to learn what you can do on a nice cold snow day. I highly recommend this book for parents to read to their kids!
January 13, 2022
A wintery wonderland!
The magic of winter is captured wonderfully in this true winter wonderland story. It is filled with all kinds of creative and great activities for little ones to do with their friends and families. Get some cocoa and cuddle up by the fire with this nice, cozy story--and your little ones!
The magic of winter is captured wonderfully in this true winter wonderland story. It is filled with all kinds of creative and great activities for little ones to do with their friends and families. Get some cocoa and cuddle up by the fire with this nice, cozy story--and your little ones!
December 19, 2021
Fun story. Great illustrations.
Love the rhyming—it helps young readers with memorization and word identification. The illustrations are fantastic. Would make a great Christmas gift.
Love the rhyming—it helps young readers with memorization and word identification. The illustrations are fantastic. Would make a great Christmas gift.
December 11, 2021
Great book for littles!
Such a sweet little book! My child and I both love the illustrations. Perfect little winter poem to read to your little one.
Such a sweet little book! My child and I both love the illustrations. Perfect little winter poem to read to your little one.
January 17, 2024
Cute, 17 month old took my phone and enlarged the pictures to study so she really likes them!
January 2, 2025
Playing Through the Seasons: Cold Noses, Crisp Air by Essie Bell – This was a cute Amazon freebie! Happy Reading!
April 26, 2023
fun book about winter activities
This is a fun book about the activities kids can do in the winter. I love the little dog! Adds so much fun to the story for me and my kids.
This is a fun book about the activities kids can do in the winter. I love the little dog! Adds so much fun to the story for me and my kids.
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