Winter: A Solstice Story

(Hardback)

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From debut author Kelsey Gross and New York Times bestselling artist Renata Liwska comes a gentle and lulling picture book celebrating the magic of the Winter Solstice with a group of animal friends in a quiet forest.

Tonight is the longest night of the yearsolstice is here! Deep in the forest, the dark, cold, and quiet of winter is all around. Owl, Mouse, and Deer all watch the light fades and dark surrounds them, but they have a gift of hope to share with their neighbors. The moon and stars shine down on a lone tree in the forest, and the animals gather around to bask in its light. Winter Solstice arrives as the winter sky brings magic for all to share.

Author Bio

Kelsey E. Grossgrew up in Wisconsin and lived in New Mexico and California before returning to the Midwest. She now lives in Michigans Upper Peninsula with her partner, son, and silly, snow-loving pup. When shes not writing, she looks for owls and other forest friends while hiking and skiing in the woods. Kelseyaims to write books that inspire readers of all ages to take care of one another and the natural world.Winter:A Solstice Storyis her picture book debut. Find her online atKelseyEGross.com.

Renata Liwskagrew up in Warsaw, Poland, and now lives in Calgary, Canada. She is the illustrator ofThe Quiet BookandThe Loud Book!, bothNew York Timesbestsellers written by Deborah Underwood, as well asWinter: A Solstice Storyby Kelsey E. Gross. ForThe Quiet Book, Renata Liwska was awarded the 2010 Society of Illustrators Gold Medal and named a 2010 Governor Generals Award finalist.