Books with title When the Snow Comes

Elizabeth, the cultured young schoolteacher from the East, has braved the western frontier and spent a year teaching in a one-room schoolhouse. How she and Wynn are planning their wedding and their new life together at his outpost in the far north. While Wynn is accustomed to life in the north, Elizabeth is not. Can their love for each other sustain them through a harsh winter, loneliness, and rigors of life without any of the conveniences they're used to? Book 2 of the bestselling Canadian West series.

Elizabeth, the cultured young schoolteacher from the East, has braved the western frontier and spent a year teaching in a one-room schoolhouse. How she and Wynn are planning their wedding and their new life together at his outpost in the far north. While Wynn is accustomed to life in the north, Elizabeth is not. Can their love for each other sustain them through a harsh winter, loneliness, and rigors of life without any of the conveniences they're used to? Book 2 of the bestselling Canadian West series.

More than anything, Jennifer wants to be happy. But when she’s embarrassed to step out her door, is happiness even possible?At 27, Jennifer’s out of work, her mom just died, and despite stellar qualifications, every job interview ends in rejection.Haunted by the teasing, taunts, and fat jokes that defined her childhood, Jennifer blames her unhappiness on her ever-growing waist-band.And she’s ready for change.Messy and real.Beautiful and harsh.When Comes The Joy (previously titled Skinny Me) explores one woman’s journey along the road of forgiveness, healing, and strength.Ready to read? Click the buy button and order your copy of this gripping story today!Here’s what readers are saying:“Exceptionally and intuitively written. Raw, emotional, and witty too!” The Miscellaneous Mom“This is one of those books that stays with you LONG after you've read it. Truly thought provoking and inspiring.” – K. Brown, Amazon Reviewer “This story hit me in the gut. A definite must read!” - Sarah M, Amazon Reviewer “I cried and laughed and hated for the story to end…I couldn’t put it down!” - Bre, Amazon Reviewer “This book hits the heart deeply. I loved every page.” - Fawn K, Amazon Reviewer“I binge read chapter after chapter.” MamaBear, Amazon Reviewer “It's like the author looked right into my soul.” - Jolie Carter, Google Reviewer“I loved this book … Sometimes it was heart wrenching, and sometimes I laughed out loud. Carr's writing is solid and the characters were captivating.” – Jennilovesbooks, Amazon Reviewer“Charlene Carr is the Canadian Jodi Picoult!” - Amazon ReviewerBook Club discussion questions are available on the author’s website.

This sweet and cozy winter tale gently teaches children about the natural world around us. Little Yak lives high up in the mountains with his mom, and he's about to see snow for the very first time. He can't wait—but then Little Yak notices that all his friends are busy preparing for winter in their own, special way. Pika is gathering grass to feed him through the cold months, Blue Thrush plans to fly south, and Brown Bear has stored up fat for a long winter's nap. But what about yaks—especially little yaks? This delightful board book, with its satisfying, snuggly ending, is the perfect winter read.

Little Yak lives up high in the mountains and he's about to see snow for the very first time. He can't wait-but then Little Yak notices that all his friends are busy preparing for winter in their own, special way. Pika is gathering grass to feed him through the cold months, Blue Thrush plans to fly south, and Brown Bear has stored up fat for a long winter's nap. But what about yaks-especially little yaks?This delightful picture book, with its satisfying, snuggly ending, is the perfect winter read.

In this atmospheric story, a group of kids play hockey on a frozen lake by moonlight. At once nostalgic and timely, this is a gorgeous book that will speak to readers young and old.The beaver flood has finally frozen--perfect ice, without a bump or a ripple. For the kids in town, it's Christmas in November. They wait, impatiently, for the right moment. Finally, it arrives: the full moon. They huff and puff through logging trails, farms, back roads and tamarack swamps, the powdery snow soaking pant legs and boots, till they see it--their perfect ice, waiting. And the game is on. When the moon Comes is steeped in tradition and nostalgia: for hockey, for childhood, for a simpler time. The beauty of the text is matched by the brilliant, rich illustrations that wonderfully capture the magic of a moonlit night in winter.

Joel is growing up. He is getting interested in girls. Just look at his New Year's resolutions: 1 - to see a naked lady, 2 - to toughen himself up so that he can live to be a hundred, and 3 - to see the sea. They all look pretty impossible for a motherless boy in Northern Sweden. Especially as his sailor dad is keen to drown his sadness in drink, and all the local matrons are narrowly watching the pair of them. And then he saves old Simon from a frozen death in the woods, and Joel becomes a local hero.

As it has in the past, the first snow of the year signifies to Joel Gustafson his very own New Year's Eve. So when the snow begins to fall on a cold November day, Joel gets busy making resolutions--three to be exact. Resolution #1: Live to be at least a hundred. He realizes that this will require toughening himself up by testing his physical limits. Resolution #2: Set his eyes on the sea for the first time. To do this, Joel knows he needs to help sort out his father Samuel's problems and get him back to the life he left behind--being a sailor at sea. Resolution #3: See a naked lady. At almost fourteen, Joel feels he needs to see the world--including females--in an entirely different light. As the winter days pass, life becomes ever more complicated, but Joel is determined to keep his resolutions--for his father, for himself, and for their future. When the Snow Fell follows Joel's journey as he realizes along the way that it will require determination, strength, and valor in order to truly become a young man.

Jennifer’s not perfect. Not even close. But she may just capture your heart.At 27, Jennifer’s out of work, her mom just died, and despite stellar qualifications, every job interview ends in rejection.Haunted by the teasing, taunts, and fat jokes that defined her childhood, Jennifer blames her unhappiness on her ever-growing waist-band.And she’s ready for change.Messy and real.Beautiful and harsh.When Comes The Joy (previously titled Skinny Me) explores one woman’s journey along the road of forgiveness, healing, and strength.Ready to read? Click the buy button and order your copy of this gripping story today!Here’s what readers are saying:“Exceptionally and intuitively written. Raw, emotional, and witty too!” The Miscellaneous Mom“This is one of those books that stays with you LONG after you've read it. Truly thought provoking and inspiring.” – K. Brown, Amazon Reviewer “This story hit me in the gut. A definite must read!” - Sarah M, Amazon Reviewer “I cried and laughed and hated for the story to end…I couldn’t put it down!” - Bre, Amazon Reviewer “This book hits the heart deeply. I loved every page.” - Fawn K, Amazon Reviewer“I binge read chapter after chapter.” MamaBear, Amazon Reviewer “It's like the author looked right into my soul.” - Jolie Carter, Google Reviewer“I loved this book … Sometimes it was heart wrenching, and sometimes I laughed out loud. Carr's writing is solid and the characters were captivating.” – Jennilovesbooks, Amazon Reviewer“Charlene Carr is the Canadian Jodi Picoult!” - Amazon ReviewerBook Club discussion questions are available on the author’s website.

Malini, a young girl in a small Sri Lankan community, is anxious about the responsibility of helping with the monsoon-season rice planting for the first time. When a flash flood leaves her stranded alone with the ox cart full of rice seedlings, she summons unexpected courage to calm the ox and save her town’s rice crop. It is time to plant the rice crop in Malini’s Sri Lankan community, and the little girl is both excited and nervous to help for the first time. What if she does it wrong? Will she be responsible if the crop fails? When the oxcart rumbles in loaded with seedlings, she reluctantly agrees to watch the big, imposing animal while the driver takes a break. Suddenly, the skies go dark with monsoon rain. A flash flood pours down the road, separating Malini from the driver and her family. They are shouting for her to run for higher ground, but what about the rice? Summoning up courage she never dreamed she possessed, Malini resolves to save ox, cart, and seedlings, no matter what it takes. Award-winning author Alma Fullerton tells Malini’s story in expressive free verse that vibrates with emotion and energy. The moods of Sri Lanka’s rainy season come alive as Kim La Fave, illustrator of the award-winning Shin Chi’s Canoe, uses a fresh style that is both contemporary and impressionistic to depict the courage of one little girl facing the power of a flash flood.

"This can't be happening to me!" Those were Cam's first thoughts as he sat across the desk from the doctor and heard the word "cancer." Cam traces his journey of faith as he revisits his own sermons to find strength to face the difficult days that followed. Cameron (Cam) Arensen was born and raised in a missionary family in East Africa. Responding to his own call to Christian service, Cam spent over 40 years in pastoral ministry, serving churches in Alaska, Kenya, California and the United Arab Emirates. Cam is married to his high school sweetheart, Esther Ruth (also a child of missionaries), and they have two sons and five grandchildren. The Arensens are retired and living in Bend, Oregon.