A Year and a Day: Issue 24 Winter 2025

Cold sneaks under our coats, brrr! Though snow and ice sparkle like jewels, they feel so
very cold. Beyond the polar circle, people and animals live in this frozen world each day.
Do they feel the cold the way we do?
Far away, in lands of endless white, stories and adventures are waiting. There, polar
bears roam, penguins waddle, and the Inuit build their snow homes. Come, let us set
out together. Wrap your scarf, pull on your mittens, and step bravely into the
shimmering world of snow and ice beyond the Polar Circles. Our journey will be full of
discovery.

The stories of the North and South Poles are calling you to explore
a land you may not yet know:

Following a Dream - page 6
The Girl and the Shaman - page 17
The Crow Who Brought the Light - page 25

In this issue, you will discover the mystery of the northern lights and read about brave
expeditions to the far South. You will learn how to draw a penguin and how to make
your very own shaman drum. These stories and activities may chill your fingers, but
they will surely warm your heart, your imagination, and your creativity.