A pioneer Christmas :
Greenwood, Barbara, 1940-
A pioneer Christmas : celebrating in the backwoods in 1841 / written by Barbara Greenwood ; illustrated by Heather Collins. - Toronto : Kids Can Press, c2003. - 48 p. : ill. (some col.), music ; 25 cm.
Includes index.
Combining fiction and nonfiction, this dramatic story set in the snowy backwoods follows the Robertson family as they prepare for Christmas in 1841. They are excitedly expecting visitors from afar. But as a winter storm begins to rage, the family fears for the safety of the travelers. How will Andrew and Sophie -- with a baby on the way -- fare on such a dangerous journey? Each chapter of the story is enhanced by information about the pioneer period and how Christmas was celebrated in the past. Children will learn about holiday traditions in more detail through crafts, games, songs and other activities
Ages 8 to 12.
1550749536 (bound) : $16.95
2002905026X
Christmas--History--Canada--19th century--Juvenile literature.
Frontier and pioneer life--Canada--Juvenile literature.
394.2663 GRE
A pioneer Christmas : celebrating in the backwoods in 1841 / written by Barbara Greenwood ; illustrated by Heather Collins. - Toronto : Kids Can Press, c2003. - 48 p. : ill. (some col.), music ; 25 cm.
Includes index.
Combining fiction and nonfiction, this dramatic story set in the snowy backwoods follows the Robertson family as they prepare for Christmas in 1841. They are excitedly expecting visitors from afar. But as a winter storm begins to rage, the family fears for the safety of the travelers. How will Andrew and Sophie -- with a baby on the way -- fare on such a dangerous journey? Each chapter of the story is enhanced by information about the pioneer period and how Christmas was celebrated in the past. Children will learn about holiday traditions in more detail through crafts, games, songs and other activities
Ages 8 to 12.
1550749536 (bound) : $16.95
2002905026X
Christmas--History--Canada--19th century--Juvenile literature.
Frontier and pioneer life--Canada--Juvenile literature.
394.2663 GRE