Today's poem is 'The Shortest Day' by Susan Cooper. It's read by Jan Heron from The Reader.
'The Shortest Day' is published as a picture book, illustrated by Carson Ellis, by Walker Books (2020).
Production by Chris Lynn. Music by Chris Lynn &amp; Frank Johnson.

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