"What causes this particular item to stand out for me is the choice the editor made to illustrate the title with fourteen different artists . So essentially you're getting science and history and cultural significance all at once." - Betsy Bird, School Library Journal "What is so incredibly cool about this book is that this book goes around the world with how different parts of the country view and celebrate the Solstice." - Liam, aged 12, in Kids Book Buzz "Especially appealing to and recommended for young readers age 7 to11 ." - Midwest Book Review "The solstice is both a symbol of global unity and a celebration of cultural diversity . Here, this unique event takes center stage in a fascinating account of children's lives around the world ." - YA Books Central "Helps open readers' eyes to the vast differences of how the world is experienced around the globe." - Youth Services Book Review "Does an excellent job of sharing real-life pictures of life around the globe - daily life AND special celebrations.

" - Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk blog "Solstice has kept my kids engaged and asking a lot of questions ." - Kids Read the World blog Selected by the Children's Book Council (CBC) for the May 2024 Hot Off the Press list "The illustrations are gorgeous and each uniquely created by a local artist from the area. The book covers a wide range of science and social studies information in a very relatable way for children." - Children's Literature - CLCD (reviewer rating: 5) Awarded Bookstagang Most Innovative Nonfiction Books of 2024.