The Birds' Christmas Carol

This heartwarming novella tells the story of Carol Bird, a kind and selfless young girl born on Christmas Day, whose life brings joy to her family and those around her. Despite facing illness, Carol plans a special Christmas celebration for the less fortunate Ruggles family, exemplifying the spirit of generosity and compassion. Wiggin's classic tale is a tender reminder of love, charity, and the true meaning of Christmas.

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856 - 1923) was an American educator and author of children's stories, most notably the classic children's novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. She started the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878 (the Silver Street Free Kindergarten). With her sister during the 1880s, she also established a training school for kindergarten teachers. Kate Wiggin devoted her adult life to the welfare of children in an era when children were commonly thought of as cheap labor.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Kate Douglas Wiggin
• Verlag: Wildside Press
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 08.11.2024
• EAN: 9781479417476
• ISBN: 978-1-4794-1747-6
• Seiten: 90
• Abmessung: 140 mm x 216 mm x 5 mm
• Gewicht: 126 g
• Thema: Kinder- und Jugendbücher > Spielen, Lernen > Abenteuer, Spielgeschichten, Unterhaltung