The Shortest Day - Hardcover

Name: The Shortest Day - Hardcover
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SKU: 9780763686987
Price: 18.99 USD
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by Susan Cooper

$18.99

Book Overview

A New York Times bestseller!

In this seasonal treasure, Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper's beloved poem heralds the winter solstice, illuminated by Caldecott Honoree Carson Ellis's strikingly resonant illustrations.

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 Cooper'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 -- 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!

ISBN	9780763686987
Author	Susan Cooper
Publisher	Candlewick Press (MA)
Genre	Children
Format	Hardcover
Published	October 2019
Language	ENG- English
Pages	32
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Kids
Print Size	Standard Print

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