That is a wonderful book!

Yes, love that book! It's on a few other lists. 🙂

I'm delighted to hear this, Christy! Happy reading!

For us, it started with my oldest's first grade teacher saying he had an issue with his attention span and that maybe a regular read aloud might benefit him. She recommended that I read "The Read Aloud Handbook" by Jim Trelease. I read it and was inspired to get started right away. We are now on our thirty-second chapter book, Hans Brinker & the Silver Skates" by Mary Mapes Dodge. So far, they love it.

I usually like to have a couple books planned out in advance, and so today I googled "Best Chapter books to read in Winter".... and here I am. When we have finished with the Brinker family's adventure, I'll be sure to pick up a few of these recommendations. I love your site, and will definitely be back frequently! -Christy

Hi Ali, Thanks for the recommendation. I adore The Children of Noisy Village. My vintage copy has a special place on my bookshelf! 🙂 I've not read Snow Treasure, so that you for that and I'll see if I can find a copy!

I'm re-reading "The Children of Noisy Village" by Astrid Lindgren to my 5-year-old (also read to my older daughter when she was 5). Each chapter is an individual story that all link together to tell a story about delightful children in a small village. Protagonist is a girl, but her older brothers are lively characters as well.

I've read some interesting things about how Rose Wilder edited the books to make the Ingalls' family appear more independent and self-reliant than communities actually were.