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Strand, Keith
1 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Thomas Locker.
In a quiet story, a grandfather tells the story of his parents' first winter homesteading in Colorado. Harsh storms compel them to fell for firewood all but one of the nearby spruce trees, home to a family of geese. A break in the weather on Christmas saves the tree and the geese; later, his father carves a nest of geese to place in the tree every Christmas. Elegantly composed oil paintings contrast the winter landscapes with cozy interiors of the cabin.
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute
1 reviews
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