Two red-headed siblings enjoy the beauties and pleasures of winter in this delightful wordless board-book from Gerda Muller, a prolific Dutch picture-book creator. Snowball fights, making a snowman, ice-skating, decorating a Christmas tree - these are just some of the delights of the season...

One of a collection of four seasonal board books from Muller, Winter was published separately, in this wordless format, by Edinburgh-based Floris Books, and was also combined with its three companions (Spring, Summer, Autumn) and published by New York-based Dutton Children's Books, as Circle of the Seasons. The latter, which I have not read, has text added by Lucia Monfried. Leaving that history of publication aside, this is just a charming little board book celebration of winter. I think it is best appreciated in conjunction with its companions, which I picked up at the same time. Muller's artwork is beautiful - a real pleasure to peruse! I will definitely be looking for more of her work. ( )