As the school year kicks off, there’s nothing better than settling in with a good book and a soft, cozy outfit that makes them feel like themselves. Around here, we love celebrating curiosity and creativity—and what better way than pairing up our beloved Winter Water Factory prints with beautiful books that spark their imagination?
This year, we’ve teamed up with our buds at Ratty Books, a bookshop right here in New York, to help us pick out the perfect stories to go with each of our favorite prints:
Dreaming Tigers Print + Beastly Verse
Our Dreaming Tigers print is full of quiet power and big imagination—just like the gorgeous poems in Beastly Verse. This book celebrates animals of all kinds, with bold, joyful illustrations that feel like they could leap right off the page (and onto their outfit).
Firetrucks Print + How Fire Trucks Work
If your little one’s ears perk up at the sound of a siren, this is their perfect pairing. Our Firetrucks print—a longtime Winter Water Factory favorite—matches perfectly with this interactive board book that shows just how fire trucks work, step by step.
Construction Print + Digger And The Flower
Our Construction print is full of bustling energy, but this story is about pausing to notice beauty in unexpected places. Digger And The Flower is a gentle, hopeful tale that reminds kids that even in the busiest places, there’s room for kindness and growth.
Cat Friends Print + My Very Own Special Particular Private and Personal Cat
This title alone makes us grin. Our Cat Friends print celebrates the quirky, cuddly personalities of feline friends, and so does this sweet story about a child and their unique cat. A must-read for kids who share their home (and their heart) with a whiskered companion.
Danish Flowers Print + Coffee, Rabbit, Snowdrop, Lost
Our Danish Flowers print deserves a book that feels just as soft and poetic. Coffee, Rabbit, Snowdrop, Lost is a tender story about the comfort of familiar routines and how small moments can hold big feelings—like a warm hug in book form.
Root Vegetables Print + Stone Soup
A story about making something wonderful from what you have? That’s exactly the spirit behind our Root Vegetables print. Stone Soup is a timeless classic about community, sharing, and the magic of working together—lessons that feel just right for the start of a new school year.
Foxes and Hedgehogs Print + Pax
Our Foxes and Hedgehogs print features two of the forest’s most beloved creatures—and Pax is a beautifully written story that brings the spirit of the fox to life in a way that’s tender, emotional, and unforgettable. A moving read for older kids, Pax is all about friendship, loyalty, and the journey back to each other. A perfect match for a print that’s full of quiet wonder.
Bears Print + The Red Fruit
Our Bears print is bold and full of personality, and The Red Fruit is the perfect companion. It’s a warmhearted story about friendship and perseverance, with stunning illustrations kids will pore over.
Wildcats Print + The Wonders of Nature
The prowling cats in our Wildcats print love to explore, and The Wonders of Nature invites kids to do the same. This book is a celebration of the creatures and landscapes that make our world so incredible—perfect for budding adventurers.
A huge thank you to Ratty Books for helping us curate these perfect pairings. If you’re in New York, stop by their beautiful shop to pick up these titles (and so many more). And if you can’t make it in person, you can browse their wonderfully curated collection online, too.