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A Pioneer Christmas: Celebrating in the Backwoods in 1841
48 pp.
| Kids Can |
October, 2003 |
TradeISBN 1-55074-953-6$$14.95
|
PaperISBN 1-55074-955-2$$7.95
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Illustrated by
Heather Collins
&
Heather Collins.
Sarah and her pioneer family prepare for their Christmas celebration by making simple pomanders, preparing a special pudding, practicing carols, and decorating their cabin with evergreen boughs. Illustrated with sketchy but expressive black-and-white drawings and accompanied by blocks of factual information, recipes, and craft projects, the book gives modern readers a glimpse at Christmas past. Ind.