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The Shortest Day

The Shortest Day

In this seasonal treasure, Newbery Medalist Susan Cooperâ€™s beloved poem heralds the winter solstice, illuminated by Caldecott Honoree Carson Ellisâ€™s strikingly resonant illustrations.

So the shortest day came,
and the year died . . .

As the sun set on the shortest day of the year, early people would gather to prepare for the long night ahead. They built fires and lit candles. They played music, bringing their own light to the darkness, while wondering if the sun would ever rise again. Written for a theatrical production that has become a ritual in itself, Susan Cooperâ€™s poem "The Shortest Day" captures the magic behind the returning of the light, the yearning for traditions that connect us with generations that have gone before â€” and the hope for peace that we carry into the future. Richly illustrated by Carson Ellis with a universality that spans the centuries, this beautiful book evokes the joy and community found in the ongoing mystery of life when we celebrate light, thankfulness, and festivity at a time of rebirth. Welcome Yule!
Country USA
Brand Candlewick Press
Manufacturer Candlewick
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780763686987
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2019-10-22
UnitCount 1
Format Picture Book
EANs 9780763686987

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