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The Fir Tree
(age 7-10) by Hans Christian Andersen traditions ... nature ... folklore The life of a little fir tree who, when discarded, recalls with nostalgia its two glorious moments--being a beautiful fir and being a brightly-lit Christmas tree. |
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One Yellow Daffodil: a Hanukkah Story
(age 7-10) by David Adler traditions ... identity ... survival A Holocaust survivor shares Hanukkah with a loving family that gives him the courage to remember. |
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The Beautiful Christmas Tree
(age 7-10) by Charlotte Zolotow traditions ... friendship ... folklore Publisher comments: Mr. Crockett is neither handsome nor fashionable, but he knows a secret...all things need love and care. With years of attention and patience, he transforms his shabby brownstone into an elegant home and brings a scrawny, neglected tree to life, teaching his critical neighbors that beauty can be found in unexpected places. |
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My Prairie Christmas
(age 7-10) by Brett Harvey traditions On the first Christmas after Eleanor's family moves to a house on the prairie, everyone becomes worried when Papa goes out to cut down a Christmas tree and does not come back. |
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Rainbow Magic: Special Edition Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows traditions ... fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: Jack Frost's mischievous goblins are up to no good! Will they capture the Fairy's magical powers forever, or will Rachel and Kirsty save the day? title: Holly, the Christmas Fairy title: Joy, the Summer Vacation Fairy title: Kylie, the Carnival Fairy |
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Yossi Asks the Angels For Help
(age 7-10) by Miriam Chaikin traditions ... growing up ... folklore When he loses the Hanukkah money he planned to use for presents for his sister and parents, Yossi prays to the angels for help. |
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A Christmas Memory
(age 7-10) by Truman Capote traditions ... friendship ... folklore A reminiscence of a Christmas shared by a seven-year-old boy and a sixtyish childlike woman, with enormous love and friendship between them. |
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Walter the Warlock
(age 7-10) by Deborah Hautzig traditions ... the arts ... magic ... spooky A warlock's father requests he create a song for the Halloween Ball using magic powers, but Walter really wants to write the song himself. |