{"product_id":"the-shortest-day-susan-cooper","title":"The Shortest Day, Susan Cooper","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Suitable for ages 3 and up- \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo the shortest day came, and the year died ... As the sun set on the shortest day of the year, early people would gather to prepare for the long night ahead. They built fires and lit candles. They played music, bringing their own light to the darkness, while wondering if the sun would ever rise again. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten for a theatrical production that has become a ritual in itself, Susan Cooper's poem \u003cem\u003eThe Shortest Day\u003c\/em\u003e captures the magic behind the returning of the light, the yearning for traditions that connect us with generations that have gone before, and the hope for peace that we carry into the future. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichly illuminated by Carson Ellis, this beautiful book evokes the joy and community found in the ongoing mystery of life when we celebrate light, thankfulness, and festivity at a time of rebirth. Welcome Yule!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished by Walker Books\u003cbr\u003eSoftcover\u003cbr\u003e32 pages\u003cbr\u003e259 x 230 mm\u003cbr\u003eISBN 9781406394191\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walker Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47301709824331,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2538\/3478\/files\/TheShortestDay_SusanCooper_Cover.webp?v=1705598058","url":"https:\/\/www.thelibraryproject.ie\/da\/products\/the-shortest-day-susan-cooper","provider":"The Library Project","version":"1.0","type":"link"}