Winter Solstice Hill

Winter Solstice Hill

A warm, wintry tale that helps kids navigate disappointment, reminding readers that even when plans shift, the magic of tradition can still shine through.

When clouds cover the solstice star, Ella continues the family tradition on wishing on a star on winter solstice in a new way.

A warm, wintry tale that helps kids navigate disappointment, reminding readers that even when plans shift, the magic of tradition can still shine through.

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 on 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. Then a snow storm forces Ella and Gramps to cut their trip short.

Will Ella be the only one in her family to not make a wish on the winter solstice star? Or will Gramps help her find a way?

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About the Book
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Authors: Cathy Stefanec Ogren, Rebecca Evans
Genres: Holiday, Inspirational, Juvenile Fiction, Picture Books
Tag: Picture Book
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Publication Year: 2026
ASIN: 1623547954
ISBN: 781623547950
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Rebecca Evans

I grew up near Buffalo New York in a family chock full of musicians, artists, and crazy people with a love for life. I started drawing as soon as I could hold a crayon and just never stopped. I knew from a very young age that I wanted to be an artist when I finally grew up. To that end I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Art from Messiah College with a concentration in Drawing and Illustration, and completed coursework from the Tyler School of Art. I worked for nine years as an artist and designer before returning to my first love: children’s book illustration. My experience includes illustrating and authoring more than twenty four children’s books, teaching art at the local Art Center, and publishing artwork with magazines and multiple publishing houses. I regularly speak at elementary schools and share my love of literature and art with children. I am also Co-Regional Advisor for the MD/DE/WV SCBWI and have mentored with EB Lewis.  I live in Maryland and enjoy spending time with my husband and four young children, while working as an author/illustrator from my home studio during every spare moment.

Represented by Essie White at Storm Literary Agency https://www.stormliteraryagency.com

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