The Shortest Day: Festive Poetry Calendar 2023

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 & Frank Johnson.

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