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Stunning illustrations and a very cute picture book. The book reads forwards and backwards about a girl who goes to her house, reads a book and imagines flying a bird in the night.

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It‘s been a wonderful solstice. A long walk along the river in the snowy woods and reading the tagged book by the light of the Christmas tree. It‘s a book we will come back to. Thanks @TheBookHippie for the great lists of recommendations!

Happy Solstice! Blessed Yule! This day reminds me to take a deep breath, enjoy the light and feel some hope in the chaos around me. I love slipping away from the commercial world to have moments of focus back on nature. I will have wassail and a fire tonight , my family tradition for 9 years- and Brynne is home to make the wassail!!! 🕯️🤍🕯️I hope all of you experience some calm too💙(tagging some who celebrate but wishing for everyone)

Emily Dickinson

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“And everywhere down the centuries of the snow white world Came people singing, dancing, To Drive the dark away”.

The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper celebrates the winter solstice, where the longest night gives way to the return of light. Through lyrical prose and vivid imagery, Cooper explores themes of renewal and the cyclical nature of life, drawing on ancient traditions. This book reminds readers of the enduring connection between nature and humanity.

Susan Cooper‘s The Shortest Day celebrates the winter solstice, focusing on themes of darkness, light, and renewal. Through poetic prose and vivid imagery, Cooper emphasizes the cyclical nature of life and the hope that comes with the return of the sun. The book reflects the connection between nature, culture, and the human experience.

“So the shortest day came, and the year died…“

Celebrate the return of light on the shortest day of the year! The Shortest Day is a beautiful, poetic story that brings to life the winter solstice and the joy of brighter days ahead. Perfect for reading as winter begins.