The Birds' Christmas Carol was written in 1886, but its message about the true meaning of Christmas is as true today as ever. This is the beloved story of a little girl, born on Christmas day, who brings light and love to all those around her, even as her own young life is slowly fading. She enjoys nothing more than giving to those who will appreciate it the most. Little Carol teaches her family and neighbors (and readers over the past 100 years) the importance behind her birth date. And when she is done, she does not leave a dry eye or an empty heart. .
Charmingly illustrated with turn-of-the-century children's book illustrations and vintage art, this gift edition is long overdue. Since its publication one hundred and twenty-five years ago, The Birds' Christmas Carol has never been out of print, but in recent decades public attention to it has faded. In days such as these, The Birds' Christmas Carol is ripe for a revival, and this is an edition worthy of remaining in the family library for generations. ...
作者简介：Wiggin,(1856-1923)is best known for authoring Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.She began her professional life in the educational field,organ-izing the first free kindergarten west of the Rocky Mountains.The Birds'Christmas Carol was first printed privately by Wiggin,to benefit her kindergarten in San Francisco.Two years later it was published in the trade and the response was so tremendous that it inspired Wiggin to continue writing for cheldren. |
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