Theme: Christmas

Christmas in the Trenches

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

A World War I veteran tells his grandson of his experiences in 1914, when British and German soldiers declared a truce from fighting to celebrate Christmas together.

Descriptors: Belgium, England (UK), Europe, France, Germany, Historical Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , » Comments closed

What’s Cooking, Jamela?

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Jamela is responsible for fattening up the chicken intended for Christmas dinner, but instead she gives it a name and makes it her friend.

Descriptors: Africa, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, South Africa » Other Themes: , , , » Comments closed

Desert December

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

A South African boy makes a long journey through the desert to join his parents in a mining village, reaching them on Christmas Day and seeing his new baby sister.

Descriptors: Africa, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, South Africa » Other Themes: , , , » Comments closed