On the Shortest Day

By Laura Sulentich Fredrickson, Laurie Caple (illustrator),

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Book description

In late December, snow blankets the landscape and the daylight hours are brief. Bundled up against the cold, a child and an adult explore the slough, a marshy area along the river where many animals live, hunt, and play. The scene is quiet, yet alive with activity—if you know where…

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1 author picked On the Shortest Day as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

On the shortest day of the year, a grandfather and child explore a marsh area.

Though it looks desolate at first, carefully walking and watching reveals all kinds of life, flying overhead, burrowed in trees, and tucked under the snow. The long night settles in with quiet comfort and hope waiting for spring.

I love the quiet tone of a multigenerational adventure and finding something where it looks like there is nothing. A good bedtime book or for sharing in school.

From Robin's list on for winter reading.

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