A review by sindri_inn_arsaeli
Winter Candle by Jeron Ashford Frame

hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I've come back to read this simple and beautiful picture book a few winters in a row now. One of my favorite things about many mid winter cultural and religious celebrations is the unifying theme of light in the dark. Of finding hope in the darkest days of the year. I love this book! It uses two cultural and two religions traditions, from varied cultural backgrounds, to unify the families of an apartment building by sharing a single candle in each of their celebrations. I love how the need to reach out helps bring out the importance of each separate celebration for the families. And I love the whole building coming together in the end to celebrate the hope that community brings them. A truly heartwarming story that I delight in every time we read it again.