When winter is gone

Irina Zartayskaya

Few people are excited about the coming winter. All you can hear are sighs and laments about the cold, the slush, the early twilight, the chilly wind… But what if Winter hears these lamentations, takes offense, and leaves?
Imagine: New Year's is approaching. Everyone is getting ready for the holiday, buying gifts and treats for the festive table... And only Winter thinks no one is happy to see her! And so she goes... to Antarctica! It's cold and snowy there all year round anyway.
What kind of New Year's will it be like now? How will we go sledding and skiing? Will we really be unable to build a single snowman? It turns out that if Winter leaves, everyone will be very worried and eager for its return...
A famous children's fairy tale

Irina Zartayskaya's "When Winter Is Gone" is a tender picture book for leisurely, thoughtful contemplation and reflection with family. The book was illustrated by Yana Sedova, winner of the "Image of the Book" award and member of the Moscow Union of Artists. She masterfully conveys the confusion and loneliness of winter, a child's anticipation of a miracle, and the charm of a snowy city on New Year's Eve.