A celebration of seven different winter holidays observed in the US and the traditions that unite them all.
Diwali, Solstice, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Lunar New Year are visually depicted in turn, accompanying a stunning, read-aloud text that speaks of the traditions that link them all together. The warm yet accurate imagery is explained in simple secondary text on each spread, and further in the backmatter. Beloved author Jane Yolen and daughter, author Heidi Stemple, have crafted a loving and poignant story with true reverence for our shared traditions of celebrating light, love, food, and family. An empowering, informative, and inclusive holiday book for families of all traditions.
—Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
⭐ "This sweeping embrace of winter and fall celebrations is a visually stunning addition to holiday book collections." —School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW)
"A tribute to seven luminous holidays: Diwali,winter solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Lunar New Year." —Publishers Weekly
"With its emphasis on inclusivity, this is an excellent choice for classrooms or libraries looking to discuss winter holidays. Luminous." —Kirkus
A celebration of seven different winter holidays observed in the US and the traditions that unite them all.
Diwali, Solstice, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Lunar New Year are visually depicted in turn, accompanying a stunning, read-aloud text that speaks of the traditions that link them all together. The warm yet accurate imagery is explained in simple secondary text on each spread, and further in the backmatter. Beloved author Jane Yolen and daughter, author Heidi Stemple, have crafted a loving and poignant story with true reverence for our shared traditions of celebrating light, love, food, and family. An empowering, informative, and inclusive holiday book for families of all traditions.
Praise
—Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
⭐ "This sweeping embrace of winter and fall celebrations is a visually stunning addition to holiday book collections." —School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW)
"A tribute to seven luminous holidays: Diwali,winter solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Lunar New Year." —Publishers Weekly
"With its emphasis on inclusivity, this is an excellent choice for classrooms or libraries looking to discuss winter holidays. Luminous." —Kirkus
