The Children's Book of Christmas Stories by Asa Don Dickinson and Ada M. Skinner

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Editor Dickinson, Asa Don, 1876-1960
Editor Skinner, Ada M. (Ada Maria), 1878-
Title The Children's Book of Christmas Stories
Note Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Christmas at Fezziwig's Warehouse. -- The Fir-Tree. -- The Christmas Masquerade. -- The Shepherds and the Angels. -- The Telltale Tile. -- Little Girl's Christmas. -- A Christmas Matinée. -- Toinette and the Elves. -- The Voyage of the Wee Red Cap. -- A Story of the Christ-Child (a German Legend for Christmas Eve). -- Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas. -- Why the Chimes Rang. -- The Birds' Christmas (founded on fact). -- The Little Sister's Vacation. -- Little Wolff's Wooden Shoes. -- Christmas in the Alley. -- A Christmas Star. -- The Queerest Christmas. -- Old Father Christmas. -- A Christmas Carol. -- How Christmas Came to the Santa Maria Flats. -- The Legend of Babouscka. -- Christmas in the Barn. -- The Philanthropist's Christmas. -- The First Christmas-Tree. -- The First New England Christmas. -- The Cratchits' Christmas Dinner. -- Christmas in Seventeen Seventy-Six. -- Christmas Under the Snow. -- Mr. Bluff's Experience of Holidays. -- Master Sandy's Snapdragon. -- A Christmas Fairy. -- The Greatest of These. -- Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe. -- Christmas on Big Rattle.
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Summary "The Children's Book of Christmas Stories" by Asa Don Dickinson and Ada M. Skinner is a collection of festive tales aimed at children, likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology captures the enchanting spirit of Christmas through a variety of charming narratives and adaptations, presenting stories familiar to many with a twist of delight. These tales are designed to instill the joy of the holiday season in young readers, making it an ideal selection for families looking to celebrate Christmas traditions. The opening portion of the book sets the stage by acknowledging the unmet desire for a curated collection of Christmas stories for children, thus affirming the importance of storytelling during the holiday season. It introduces key stories such as Dickens' "Christmas at Fezziwig's Warehouse" and Hans Christian Andersen's "The Fir-Tree," showcasing themes of joy, nostalgia, and the magic of Christmas. In the excerpts, lively characters like Mr. Fezziwig embody the festive cheer of communal celebrations, while the little Fir-tree longs for grandeur, highlighting the essence of hope and longing that often accompanies the season. Overall, the beginning of the book emphasizes the timeless joy and rich traditions of Christmas, inviting readers to immerse themselves in its warmth and wonder. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christmas stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 28308
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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