Birds' Christmas Carol

Birds' Christmas Carol

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Carol Bird was born on Christmas Day. She has spent all of her 11 years putting others above herself, always finding ways to make their lives a little more special. Even when faced with her own illness, the pure goodness of her heart shines through. She vows to find a way to spread Christmas cheer and decides to give a grand Christmas Party for a poor neighbourhood family. (summary by Laura Caldwell and Sarah Jennings)

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Fiction Fairy Tale Drama Children's Literature

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Family Love Christmas Spirit Children Poverty Sacrifice Light Kindness Hope Magic Generosity Charity Compassion Heart Joy Giving Holiday Good Deeds Illness Carol Selflessness Christmas Spirit Poor Neighbourhood

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Kate Douglas Wiggin was an American educator, author and composer. She wrote children's stories, most notably the classic children's novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, and composed collections of child...

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