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What snowy good deed will you do when it snows? Hubert Cumberbun may be a tiny mouse, but he’s brave! Hubert is trying to get home. However, his path is not a clear journey. There is a mysterious tree holding treasures (his brother’s lost shoe!) and a beautiful yet hungry owl. Hubert tries to remember he loves adventure. Shadowy illustrations fill each page along with the snowy wind blowing all around. The colors are stunning, especially in the sky. How will Hubert return home? Will he make it in time for cinnamon toast? This wintry and warm tale is a fun read aloud for the whole family.  

This article appears in BendNest Winter 2025.

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Winter Bookshelf: The Winding Willow

by Paige Bentley-Flannery, Bend Nest
December 4, 2025

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