Product Description

Combining fiction and nonfiction, this dramatic story set in the snowy backwoods follows the Robertson family as they prepare for Christmas in 1841. They are excitedly expecting visitors from afar. But as a winter storm begins to rage, the family fears for the safety of the travelers. How will Andrew and Sophie -- with a baby on the way -- fare on such a dangerous journey? Each chapter of the story is enhanced by information about the pioneer period and how Christmas was celebrated in the past. Children will learn about holiday traditions in more detail through crafts, games, songs and other activities. Even 150 years ago, Christmas was a special time. A companion book to A Pioneer Thanksgiving, A Pioneer Christmas weaves together stories, information and activities to create a tapestry of pioneer life.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #801329 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 48 pages

From School Library Journal
Grade 3-5-In this companion to A Pioneer Thanksgiving (Kids Can, 1999), the Robertson family celebrates Christmas by making gifts, cooking, playing games, caroling, decorating, and then awaiting the arrival of relatives. Directions to replicate the activities are included. Overlapping boundaries between fiction and nonfiction, between textbook and trade, this stolid hybrid is illustrated with full-page, workmanlike sepia pencil drawings.-S. P.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
Overlap[s boundaries between fiction and nonfiction, between textbook and trade ...

About the Author
Barbara Greenwood is an award-winning author whose books include Gold Rush Fever, The Last Safe House and A Pioneer Thanksgiving. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Heather Collins has illustrated more than 50 children’s books, including the My First Look at Nature series and Gold Rush Fever. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Customer Reviews

A Pioneer Christmas
I am a second grade teacher at a public school and we do a whole unit on Pioneers. My students loved this book. We read one or two chapters a day for about a week during the holidays. There are some very nice pioneer crafts and recipes that are included in the book. A Pioneer Christmas was a great addition to our studies about pioneer life. I would highly recommend.

An Excellent Sequel to PIONEER SAMPLER
Yet a second sequel (following the Thanksgiving book) about a pioneer Scots family in Canada. As always, chapters are followed by information about the era and simple historical craft projects that can be done. The illustrations are nicely detailed.