Winters Gifts, Kaitlin B. Curtice
Winters Gifts, Kaitlin B. Curtice
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Winter's Gifts

Author: Kaitlin B. Curtice

Series: An Indigenous Celebration of Nature

Narrator: Kaitlin B. Curtice

Unabridged: 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/04/2025


Synopsis

A wonderful children’s audiobook about an Indigenous girl who finds awe in the resting and waiting that winter teaches us and shares with her friends how Creator’s gift of gratitude can transform the way we see the world.

Your thankfulness is your gift to Earth.

Winter’s Gifts is the tale of a young Potawatomi girl named Dani whose family celebrates the darkest season of the year by treasuring the slowness that winter brings. Dani’s schoolmates think it’s silly to think that Earth gives us presents, but on a magical snowy day, her family and Creator give Dani the courage to teach her friends about the gifts of winter—resting, remembrance, and gratitude. Can Dani help them receive winter’s gifts?

Winter’s Gifts is a joyful and tender family story of honoring creation, the power of storytelling, and how a new perspective can transform us.

About The Author

Kaitlin B. Curtice is an award-winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker. As an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi nation, Kaitlin writes on the intersections of spirituality and identity. She also speaks on these topics to diverse audiences who are interested in truth-telling and healing. Besides her books, Kaitlin has written online for Sojourners, Religion News Service, On Being, SELF Magazine, Oprah Daily, and more. Her work has been featured on CBS and in USA Today. She currently lives in Philadelphia with her family.Gloria Félix is a professional artist from Mexico. She holds a BFA in 3D animation from Tecnológico de Monterrey and a MFA in visual development from Academy of Art in San Francisco. Her clients include Pixar, Capstone, Valve, HBS Games, DeviantArt, Google Hola, and more.


Reviews

Goodreads review by K.J. on November 01, 2023

simply beautiful.......more

Goodreads review by Cathy on December 07, 2023

I can imagine reading this one on a cold day to young children, hoping they would want to head outside to seek joy in Creator and Earth, or build a fort with sticks and leaves. This is a creative storytelling that embraces curiosity and learning about indigenous cultures. Wonderful idea for a gift!......more

Goodreads review by Diya on January 29, 2025

This was such a lovely read! I’ve read quite a bit of Indigenous literature, specifically children’s fiction, and I am always so intrigued with the way in which nature is connected to Indigenous culture and beliefs. I also really liked Dani’s story with her friends and how she’s so eager to share he......more

Goodreads review by CrystalIsReading on Storygraph on May 06, 2024

Cute art illustrates Curtice's text. We learn Potawatomi words, as we follow Dani's journey learning about and then sharing with friends the wintertime gifts of Creator and Earth. Rest. Waiting. snow. The journey of the sun and moon. we see what a modern indigenous family can look like. a good first......more

Goodreads review by Julie on July 09, 2024

Loved this! Stunning work, both from the writer and the illustrator. Lovely story, teaches us both about representation and a bit of native culture and wisdom regarding the winter season. A new favorite, will definitely read it to the kids.......more