Title: Winter Solstice Hill
Author: Cathy Stefanec Ogren
Illustrator: Rebecca Evans
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Release Date: October 20, 2026
Format: Hardcover
Summary: Bundled in snow clothes, Ella waits to join Gramps on her first winter solstice adventure. They go up Winter Solstice Hill, where they will pick a holiday tree and Ella will get to partake in the family tradition for the first time: making a wish on the winter solstice star. But when clouds hide the solstice star, Ella worries she will miss out on this important family tradition.
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Congratulations! What a beautiful cover. I look forward to reading your book.
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Thank you, Karin! I hope you enjoy the book,
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I love this book – Winter solstice often gets lost in Santa Claus, but it is a day of wonder and quiet appreciation that our Earth is balanced to have seasons.
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Thank you, Robin. I agree with what you siad.
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Congrats, Cathy! Winter Solstice Hill is such a beautiful picture book.
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Thank you, Carol! ❤
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Thank you, Lauri, for helping me celebrate WINTER SOLSTICE HILL!
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My pleasure, Cathy, it’s a lovely book!
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❤️
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Beautiful cover and concept. Congratulations, Cathy! 🎉
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Thank you so much!
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Happy book birthday! Congratulations, Cathy and Rebecca!
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Such a lovely book, Cathy! Looking forward to reviewing it on Friday. Thanks for sharing, Lauri!
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