Barbara Cooney
Author
Series
Publisher
Puffin Books
Pub. Date
1985, c1982
Language
English
Description
As a child Great-aunt Alice Rumphius resolved that when she grew up she would go to faraway places, live by the sea in her old age, and do something to make the world more beautiful--and she does all those things, the last being the most difficult of all.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
1995.
Language
English
Description
Presents the background of Christmas as we know it today, including the story of Jesus' birth, the ancient pagan festivities that have been incorporated into the occasion, and customs of many different countries that have become part of this festival.
5) Basket moon
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Language
English
Description
After hearing some men call his father and him hillbillies on his first trip into the nearby town of Hudson, a young boy is not so sure he still wants to become a basket maker.