A Winter Fairytale · Ages 3–12
The Power of the
Twelve Month Brothers
When greed sends kind-hearted Rose into a blizzard, twelve magical brothers — and a little courage — turn winter into summer. A timeless tale about kindness, bravery, and doing what is right.
A picture book by Aleksandra Benitez · Illustrated · © 2026
The Tale
Kindness, courage, and a little winter magic
Rose lives with her jealous stepmother and stepsister, Alba — but her gentle heart wins her the friendship of every creature in the forest, and the help of twelve mysterious brothers.
The Impossible Task
Sent into a storm to find strawberries that cannot grow in winter.
The Impossible Task
Sent into a storm to find strawberries that cannot grow in winter.
Summer in a Heartbeat
June takes the throne and the snow melts into blossom and berries.
Meet the Characters
Friends from the forest
The heroes and helpers your little readers will fall in love with.
The Heroine
Rose
A kind, brave girl in a red cape who turns every chore into an adventure.
Loyal Friend
Choco
Rose's faithful dog, never more than a pawstep behind her.
Little Guide
Philip
A clever bunny who points Rose toward the hidden valley.
The Magic Twelve
The Brothers
From frosty December to sunny June — the months themselves, gathered round a fire.
Story Trailer & Animations
Bring the story to life
A printable coloring book with line-art versions of every scene — Rose, Choco, Philip, the Twelve Brothers and the magical forest, ready for crayons.
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Plush friends & keepsakes
Cuddly companions and gifts featuring the characters straight from the book.
Rose Plush
Soft 30cm doll
$24.99
Choco the Dog
Cuddly plush toy
$22.99
Philip the Bunny
Mini plush
$16.99
December Doll
Collector plush
$26.99
Art Poster
$14
Story Mug
$12
Tote Bag
$18
48-pc Puzzle
$16
Free Coloring Books
Color the whole adventure
A printable coloring book with line-art versions of every scene — Rose, Choco, Philip, the Twelve Brothers and the magical forest, ready for crayons.
- 14 hand-drawn coloring pages
- Print at home or color online
- Free with every book purchase
Activities & Games
Play, learn & explore
Free printable and online activities to keep the magic going after the last page.
The Tale
Rose Plush
A kind, brave girl in a red cape who turns every chore into an adventure.
Printable
Forest Word Search
Find the twelve months hidden in the snow.
Printable
Help Rose Maze
Guide Rose through the woods to the hidden valley.
Online Game
Spot the Difference
Two firelit scenes — can you find all six changes?
Activity
Seasons Sorting
Match each brother to his month and weather.
Activity
Kindness Cards
Print & share little acts of kindness, like Rose.
Join Rose's Reading Circle
New stories, free activity packs, and signed-book giveaways — a friendly letter for families, a few times a year.