Description: A Christmas story about celebrating in the dark and cold, caring for neighbors, and finding joy in the unexpected.
Brief description:
Ana Eguaras is an illustrator based in a small town in northern Spain. She graduated in Fine Arts from the University of Salamanca, specializing in illustration. Ana's artwork is mainly digital, yet she always tries to depict the materiality of traditional media while creating cozy and colorful worlds.
Review Quotes:
"This lovely story builds a feeling of warmth that stems from friendship, family, and embracing the winter season." --Midwest Book Reviews
"This story shows readers what holidays are often all about: perseverance, love, community, and faith. Perfect to read with a family member around the holidays." --School Library Journal
"Richly colored cartoon illustrations capture the silvery ice of the storm and bathe Aiden's shadowy world with a tender glow. Awash in the true Yuletide spirit." --Kirkus Reviews
"This is a book that has so much flexibility. Can you use it for Bedtime Stories and Prayers? Yes. It would be lovely. Should this go into your lending library? Absolutely. Pair it with a pack of glow sticks for the family to light as they read the story and you have a winner of a take-home package. Can you use it during faith formation during Advent? Yes, and you can use it in so many different ways. You might use it with a group ready to approach the nativity from a fresh angle, or with families looking for meaningful, simple traditions amidst a busy season. It's also ideal for exploring how God comes to us in both light and darkness." --Practical Resources for Churches