Weiwei's Winter Solstice: A Dongzhì Story -- Michelle Jing Chan, Hardcover

This captivating picture book introduces the customs and traditions of an important Chinese holiday in a story that bursts with color and light to warm even the darkest days of winter.

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. This frozen place feels nothing like home.

But Dongzhì is all about finding warmth through togetherness, even in the depths of winter. With her family by her side, maybe Weiwei can do more than just endure the cold.

Like the chickadees that sing and the méihua that bloom, can she open her heart and embrace the season?

Informational back matter provides further context about the holiday and its history, along with a recipe for tang yuan, a traditional Dongzhì treat.

Author: Michelle Jing Chan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 10/07/2025
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781547614844
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2025

About the Author

Michelle Jing Chan is a queer Chinese American illustrator who grew up in Colorado and now lives in the Pacific Northwest. Books she has illustrated include Goodnight Sounds; Moonlight Memories; Lunar New Year; Stay Angry, Little Girl; and Mamie Tape Fights to Go to School.
www.michellejingchan.com