Polar Bear Ballerina
By: Eric Velasquez

When dancers have a photoshoot at the Central Park Zoo, a young, African American ballerina and a polar bear form a special friendship.

Weiwei's Winter Solstice: A Dongzhì Story
By: Michelle Jing Chan

It's Dongzhì, the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. Weiwei's family has moved to a new place, where instead of hummingbirds, palm trees, and chrysanthemum bushes, all she sees is a blanket of snow.

The following Colorín Colorado booklists highlight stories about winter holidays (and winter weather!) across cultures and languages. Related resources are also included below.

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