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The Longest Day: Celebrating the Summer Solstice

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Stories regarding the Solstice or Equinox are as difficult to find as it would be to peel a turtle! I was completely overjoyed with finding this one to read to my kids. In our home, we read all kinds of materials and teach our kids there are many ways to think about a topic. The kids never forget when the solstice's are and are always reminding us that "it's that time of year" to read this book to them. Course, we read it other times too! I would highly recommended it's purchase.

Beautifully, colorfully illustrated, from exquisitely drawn butterflies to the smallest details in a two page spread, The Longest Day provides answers to many questions about the summer solstice: its definition, how ancient cultures have interpreted and celebrated it, to current solemnizations. Short pieces on solstice facts (Latin: sun stop), suggested readings and websites, and four activities for students to celebrate the sun's longest day of the year make this an ideal resource for teachers and librarians. There are not enough solstice books written to gratify interest in the topic; this works better as an educative resource book, rather than a read-aloud, and the illustrations are well worth a second and third look.