Happy Book Birthday to WINTER SOLSTICE HILL by Cathy Stefanec Ogren!

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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Random Pic Of Cuteness: Writing Prompt #8

Just for fun, I’m sharing–at random–cute photos to inspire your picture book writing. Perhaps a picture will spark an idea for a character, setting, or even an entire story. Have fun!

Girl in snow