Winter Solstice Wish
Winter Solstice Wish by Kate Allen Fox, published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers in 2024, is a 32-page children’s book that explores the themes of light and human connection during the winter solstice. This lyrical story captures the essence of the shortest day of the year, where communities come together to celebrate and share hope as daylight diminishes. The narrative invites readers to reflect on the significance of light and togetherness, emphasizing the warmth of community bonds.
In this book, readers will find a blend of scientific concepts related to the winter solstice and the emotional resonance of shared experiences. The story unfolds on a beach where a community gathers to build a bonfire, symbolizing hope and renewal. Additionally, the backmatter provides insights into global winter solstice celebrations and a brief scientific explanation of the solstice phenomenon, enriching the reading experience with both cultural and educational elements.
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On the shortest day of the year, people reach out for light–and one another–in this luminous, lyrical winter solstice story.
Today we stretch the daylight as much as we can, trying to make it last.
On the shortest day of the year, when daylight slips by like sand through one’s fingers, people savor the light. As night falls, a community gathers on a beach and builds a bonfire of hope. Winter Solstice Wish is an ode to the winter solstice, human connectedness, and the hope of renewal.
Inspired by winter solstice bonfires built on a San Diego beach near the author’s home, Winter Solstice Wish combines scientific concepts with the intangible longing for connection and togetherness that people all over the world reach for on the shortest day. Backmatter includes information about global winter solstice celebrations and a brief scientific explanation of what’s happening on a solstice.
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