The Birds Christmas Carol 1912 Illustrated Centennial Edition
This illustrated edition of The Birds' Christmas Carol is a remastering of the 1912 version of the timeless Christmas classic, originally written by Kate Douglas Wiggin in 1886. It tells the story of Carol Bird, a wealthy but sickly young girl, who decides to bring the joy of Christmas to a neighboring family with nine children who have very little but each other. Despite its serious undercurrents, the story is lively and even comedic at times, as Carol endeavors to pull the holiday celebration together from her sickbed, while the Ruggles children struggle to learn how to behave in "fine society".

The Nook version of this book contains more than 30 original illustrations by accomplished artist Katharine R. Wireman. The book's text has also been modestly rewritten to eliminate antiquated terms and writing conventions, making it more accessible to young readers, while preserving the charm and flavor of Ms. Wiggin's original tale. Children and adults alike will fall in love with this story and want to read it year after year.

*** Book content and images are appropriate for all ages. ***
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The Birds Christmas Carol 1912 Illustrated Centennial Edition
This illustrated edition of The Birds' Christmas Carol is a remastering of the 1912 version of the timeless Christmas classic, originally written by Kate Douglas Wiggin in 1886. It tells the story of Carol Bird, a wealthy but sickly young girl, who decides to bring the joy of Christmas to a neighboring family with nine children who have very little but each other. Despite its serious undercurrents, the story is lively and even comedic at times, as Carol endeavors to pull the holiday celebration together from her sickbed, while the Ruggles children struggle to learn how to behave in "fine society".

The Nook version of this book contains more than 30 original illustrations by accomplished artist Katharine R. Wireman. The book's text has also been modestly rewritten to eliminate antiquated terms and writing conventions, making it more accessible to young readers, while preserving the charm and flavor of Ms. Wiggin's original tale. Children and adults alike will fall in love with this story and want to read it year after year.

*** Book content and images are appropriate for all ages. ***
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The Birds Christmas Carol 1912 Illustrated Centennial Edition

The Birds Christmas Carol 1912 Illustrated Centennial Edition

The Birds Christmas Carol 1912 Illustrated Centennial Edition

The Birds Christmas Carol 1912 Illustrated Centennial Edition

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Overview

This illustrated edition of The Birds' Christmas Carol is a remastering of the 1912 version of the timeless Christmas classic, originally written by Kate Douglas Wiggin in 1886. It tells the story of Carol Bird, a wealthy but sickly young girl, who decides to bring the joy of Christmas to a neighboring family with nine children who have very little but each other. Despite its serious undercurrents, the story is lively and even comedic at times, as Carol endeavors to pull the holiday celebration together from her sickbed, while the Ruggles children struggle to learn how to behave in "fine society".

The Nook version of this book contains more than 30 original illustrations by accomplished artist Katharine R. Wireman. The book's text has also been modestly rewritten to eliminate antiquated terms and writing conventions, making it more accessible to young readers, while preserving the charm and flavor of Ms. Wiggin's original tale. Children and adults alike will fall in love with this story and want to read it year after year.

*** Book content and images are appropriate for all ages. ***

Product Details

BN ID: 2940015772104
Publisher: At Your Command, Inc.
Publication date: 11/11/2012
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 3 MB
Age Range: 9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Story Editor: Madeline P. Plimpton is managing editor of Research Triangle Publications in Research Triangle Park, NC. Maddie has over 30 years experience in writing, editing, and publishing in a variety of industries in North Carolina and Virginia. She currently lives in the Raleigh-Durham area with her husband of 25 years, ever ready for visits from her three grown children.

Story Author: Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856-1923) was an American author of more than 20 fiction and non-fiction stories and books, of which the best known is Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. Kate was a staunch advocate and activist for early childhood education and wrote and lectured extensively on the topic. Despite her obvious love of children, Kate had none of her own and died suddenly of pneumonia in Harrow, England at the age of 67.

Original Illustrator: Katharine R. Wireman was a successful commercial artist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her work graced the covers of numerous novels and magazines of the time, including Collier's, The Country Gentleman, and The Saturday Evening Post.
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