A Winter Solstice Tale: Would you unquestionably rather be yourself?

by Amma Sharon

In this seasonal treasure, Snappy, the curious woodland Gnome, Furry Mouse, Miss Bunny, and Brave Bear share heartwarming stories filled with midwinter magic and good cheer as they celebrate winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. Meet wise Rock Elf who shares from his sun-soaked rock shelf, "I would unquestioningly rather be myself!" More than a sweet story, Amma Sharon's imaginative tale is enchantingly brought to life through whimsical rhyme, and sumptuous hand felted illustrations. Messages of kindness, bravery, acceptance, and love warm the heart, and lift the spirit. Adults will become as engaged in this story and the rich illustrations as any child. Generations of families will enjoy this winter tale as they gather round the fire reading stories in the night! 'A Winter Solstice Tale' has 3 companion books in this Happy Hollow book series that will warm the hearts of both children and adults alike. Learn more about Amma Sharon's signature illustration style and the Happy Hollow book series written and illustrated by Amma Sharon by www.ammasharonstories.com. Amma Sharon is a long-time early childhood teacher and pioneer in working with the young child. She has been telling whimsical, enchanting stories to children for many years. Her enchanting stories have now become books. More than sweet stories, Amma Sharon’s imaginative tales are filled with archetypal messages of gratitude, curiosity, kindness, and possibility. Rhythmical language and poetic phrasing have long been a passion of hers, writing and illustrating her first two books of poetry at the young age of 11. A fiber artist for many years, Amma Sharon illustrates her books with hand-felted wool images, her signature illustration style. Unique in children's literature her hand-felted illustrations express a depth of warmth, color, and life not to be found in other media. Her illustrations and musical writing style will delight children of the heart no matter their age! Amma Sharon is the mother of five grown sons, a blossoming tribe of grandchildren, and collectively more than half a century as a mother, grandmother, early childhood teacher, midwife, and artist of various mediums. Amma Sharon is a long-time early childhood teacher and pioneer in working with the young child. She has been telling whimsical, enchanting stories to children for many years. She is the mother of five grown sons, a blossoming tribe of grandchildren, and collectively more than half a century as a mother, grandmother, early childhood teacher, midwife, and artist of various mediums.

Kindle Edition

Published November 30, 2020

About the author

Amma Sharon is the mother of five sons, a blossoming tribe of grandchildren, and collectively more than half a century as an early childhood teacher, midwife and artist of various mediums.

More than an author and artist, Amma Sharon is a visionary aligned with the full view and development of a child's humanity.  Her insight from over 30 years experience as an early childhood teacher, mentor and pioneer in working with children is extraordinary and palpable and has gained her an endearing place in the hearts of hundreds of children and their families. 

Her commitment to ~ reaching every child ~ inspired her to take on the journey of becoming a published author and illustrator.  A journey she remains dedicated to throughout spiraling surges of the unknown, exploring greater possibly, platforms, and avenues that present the best possible outcome to bring her greater mission to fruition.

As Amma Sharon’s vision continues to evolve with more books continually presenting, images of feltings to create, interactive companion product ideas to develop, and art exhibitions featuring her felted illustrations to investigate, she discovered that this was no longer the becoming of a life’s vision, but a vision that has become her life.
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[Amma Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this instant winter classic, Snappy, the curious woodland Gnome, Furry Mouse, Miss Bunny, and Brave Bear share heartwarming stories filled with midwinter magic and good cheer as they celebrate winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. Meet wise Rock Elf who shares from his sun-soaked rock shelf, "I would unquestioningly rather be myself!"

More than a sweet story, Amma Sharon's imaginative tale is enchantingly brought to life through whimsical rhyme, and sumptuous hand felted illustrations. Messages of kindness, bravery, acceptance, and love warm the heart, and lift the spirit. Adults will become as engaged in this story and the rich illustrations as any child. Generations of families will enjoy this seasonal treasure as they gather round the fire reading stories in the night!