This captivating picture book introduces the customs and traditions of an important Chinese holiday in a story that bursts with color and light to warm even the darkest days of winter.
It's Dongzh?, the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. Weiwei's family has moved to a new place, where instead of hummingbirds, palm trees, and chrysanthemum bushes, all she sees is a blanket of snow. This frozen place feels nothing like home.
But Dongzh? is all about finding warmth through togetherness, even in the depths of winter. With her family by her side, maybe Weiwei can do more than just endure the cold.
Like the chickadees that sing and the m?ihua that bloom, can she open her heart and embrace the season?
Informational back matter provides further context about the holiday and its history, along with a recipe for tang yuan, a traditional Dongzh? treat.
A vibrant picture book about Dong Zhi, the winter solstice celebration in Chinese culture, introducing the holiday's traditions in a story about hope, renewal, and family.
Michelle Jing Chanis a queer Chinese American illustrator who grew up in Colorado and now lives in the Pacific Northwest. Books she has illustrated includeGoodnight Sounds;Moonlight Memories;Lunar New Year;Stay Angry, Little Girl; andMamie Tape Fights to Go to School.
www.michellejingchan.com
A delectable celebration that will warm readers from the inside out. Kirkus Reviews
A culturally rich addition to any collection. School Library Journal
An appealing and authentic introduction to Dongzh? for readers of any background. School Library Journal
The colorful and warm digital illustrations are soothing. Kirkus Reviews, on GOODNIGHT SOUNDS
![Weiwei's Winter Solstice: A Dongzh Story [Hardcover]](/itemImage/2/9/9/6/2_6952598.jpg "Weiwei's Winter Solstice: A Dongzh Story [Hardcover]")