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Children's Nonfiction General

Pioneer Christmas, A

Celebrating in the Backwoods in 1841

by (author) Barbara Greenwood

illustrated by Heather Collins

Publisher
Kids Can Press
Initial publish date
Sep 2003
Category
General
Recommended Age
8 to 18
Recommended Grade
3 to 12
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781550749533
    Publish Date
    Sep 2003
    List Price
    $16.95

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Out of print

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Description

Combining fiction and non-fiction, this dramatic story set in the snowy backwoods follows the Robertson family as they prepare for Christmas in 1841. They are excitedly expecting visitors from afar but as a winter storm begins to rage, the family fears for the safety of the travellers. How will Andrew and Sophie -- with a baby on the way -- fare on such a dangerous journey? Each chapter of the story is enhanced by information about the pioneer period and how Christmas was celebrated in the past. Children will learn about holiday traditions in more detail through crafts, games, songs and other activities. Even 150 years ago, Christmas was a special time. A companion book to A Pioneer Thanksgiving, A Pioneer Christmas weaves together stories, information and activities to create a tapestry of pioneer life.

About the authors

Barbara Greenwood is an award-winning author whose books include Gold Rush Fever, The Last Safe House and A Pioneer Thanksgiving. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Barbara Greenwood's profile page

Heather Collins brings Come Sit By Me alive with the colourful illustration style for which she has become known. Her popular children's picture book credits include Whoosh I Hear a Sound!, The Bare Naked and A Pioneer Story: The Daily Life of a Canadian Family in 1840 for which She won both the Information Book Award and the Ruth Schwartz Children's Book Award. When she's not illustrating in her attic studio in Toronto, Heather can be found spending time with her two children and her husband.

Heather Collins' profile page

Awards

  • Short-listed, Book of the Year, ForeWord Magazine

Editorial Reviews

Overlap[s] boundaries between fiction and nonfiction, between textbook and trade ...

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