Pfeffer, Wendy, 1929-

The shortest day : celebrating the winter solstice / Wendy Pfeffer ; illustrated by Jesse Reisch. - New York : Puffin Books, 2014, c2003. - 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

Describes how and why daylight grows shorter as winter approaches, the effect of shorter days on animals and people, and how the winter solstice has been celebrated throughout history. Includes activities.

ISBN: 9780147512840 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2003040811

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Winter solstice.
Winter festivals.
Festivals.
Children's literature--2004.

LC Class. No.: GT4995.W55 / P44 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 394.261