And There He Saw the Last of the Gairfowl by Jessie Willcox Smith

A barefoot boy looks up in wonder at an enormous great auk perched on a rocky pillar, spectacles balanced on its beak, as gulls wheel through a cloudy sky. This gentle, storybook illustration by Jessie Willcox Smith brings a touch of whimsy rather than a literal winter scene.

Its storybook charm sets it apart from more literal winter scenes — a good pick if your postcrossing collection could use something unexpected.

• Density: 350 g/m²
• Glossy lamination on the front
• Size: 10×15 cm