Description
Winter Solstice – A Gentle Picture Book Celebrating Light, Hope & Nature
From debut author Kelsey Gross and New York Times bestselling illustrator Renata Liwska comes a beautifully calming picture book that celebrates the magic of the Winter Solstice through the eyes of animal friends in a quiet, snow-covered forest.
On the longest night of the year, as darkness settles and winter holds the forest still, Owl, Mouse, and Deer notice the fading light—and choose to share hope with their neighbors. Beneath a sky filled with moon and stars, animals gather around a lone glowing tree, discovering warmth, connection, and quiet wonder together.
With soothing language and luminous illustrations, this book offers a peaceful introduction to seasonal rhythms, nature-based traditions, and the beauty of light returning after darkness.
Why ODSS Recommends It
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A calming, nature-centered story perfect for winter evenings
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Introduces children to the Winter Solstice in a gentle, accessible way
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Encourages reflection, togetherness, and appreciation for natural cycles
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Beautiful illustrations that invite slow, cozy reading
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Ideal for outdoor school classrooms, seasonal lessons, and family traditions
Perfect For
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Winter solstice celebrations
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Bedtime reading during the darker months
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Nature-based education and Waldorf-inspired homes
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Families looking to mark seasonal rhythms meaningfully
Sizing tip: We often use European sizing along with US sizing to help guide you to the right fit. In many cases, if you know your child's height, this actually can help guide you better than age. We did the work for you so you do not have to convert- use this chart to find their height. Outerwear is made to layer over clothes- getting this right should be all the work you need to do. When looking at boots, use current tennis shoe sizing. Boot sizes are in T (Toddler) and Y (Youth)- not by age.
CM |
Inches |
Feet |
80 |
31.5 |
2.6 |
90 |
35.4 |
3.0 |
92 |
36.2 |
3.0 |
98 |
38.5 |
3.2 |
100 |
39.3 |
3.3 |
104 |
40.9 |
3.4 |
110 |
43.3 |
3.6 |
116 |
45.6 |
3.8 |
120 |
47.2 |
3.9 |
122 |
48 |
4.0 |
128 |
50.4 |
4.2 |
130 |
51.2 |
4.3 |
134 |
52.7 |
4.4 |
140 |
55.1 |
4.6 |
146 |
57.4 |
4.8 |
150 |
59 |
4.9 |
152 |
59.8 |
5.0 |
