A Christmas Like Helen's
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Book Overview
At Helen's home, there are no telephones or electric lights. Cars have not yet been invented, so she and her sister and brothers must walk a mile to school, even in freezing weather. Without refrigeration, they must harvest ice from the pond. But at night she and her family gather around the woodstove to hear stories of castles and princes in hiding. They take horse-drawn sleigh rides, snug under buffalo robes and wool blankets; skate in the moonlight; and on Christmas morning have real maple syrup for breakfast. With absorbing details of country life and elegant, hand-colored woodcuts, this book captures the strength of family, the magic of Christmas, and the love of place all year long.
Format:Library Binding
Language:English
ISBN:0618231374
ISBN13:9780618231379
Release Date:January 2004
Publisher:Houghton Mifflin
Length:32 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 10.5" x 10.2"
Age Range:4 to 7 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 2
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Gorgeous!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
All of Natalie Kinsey-Warnock's books are very popular with the children and young adults in my life. Her stories are all very visual, fast-moving and incredibly thoughtful.
Superb in every respect
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is just such a superb story. I first read it at the library while waiting for my 4yo's class. I sat in the middle of the children's department fighting back the tears. Then I read it to the family, and my husband and I were both blubbering. My daughter immediately asked me to read it again. It is a Christmas must-read for all ages.
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