The Gumdrop Tree

The Gumdrop Tree PDF Author: Elizabeth Spurr
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN: 9780786800087
Category : Candy
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Book Description
When her father gives her a bag of colorful, sugary gumdrops to eat, a little girl decides to plant them instead.

The Gumdrop Tree

The Gumdrop Tree PDF Author: Elizabeth Spurr
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN: 9780786800087
Category : Candy
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Book Description
When her father gives her a bag of colorful, sugary gumdrops to eat, a little girl decides to plant them instead.

The Gumdrop Tree

The Gumdrop Tree PDF Author: Zeata Ruff
Publisher: Yav
ISBN: 9781937449346
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30

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During the early 1930's through the 1970's, it was tradition in the Southern Appalachian Mountains for families to find a thorn bush when they went into the mountains to cut their Christmas tree. They would decorate the sharp spires with colorful gumdrops for the children to enjoy. THE GUMDROP TREE is the story of a young girl who wanted to find the tallest, fattest, most beautiful Christmas tree of anyone in her town. It had to be very special. In this tale, Susie takes a long time to pick out the perfect tree for her family. After the tree stands in the corner with its shinny decorations, her mother sends her next door with a food basket for an elderly neighbor. Susie is very reluctant to leave her beautiful tree. Upon arriving at the neighbor's house, Susie discovers the scraggly branch that that Miss Martha calls her Christmas tree. On her way home, she tries to figure out what she can do so that the elderly lady can have a colorful tree. THE GUMDROP TREE is written for children from the age of 4 to 13. It teaches that sometimes it does not take the tallest, fattest, most beautifully decorated Christmas tree to be special.

The Gumdrop Tree

The Gumdrop Tree PDF Author: Elizabeth Markert Rizza
Publisher: Xlibris Us
ISBN: 9781401095581
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28

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"The Gumdrop Tree" is a charming story of family tradition and believing. The author writes about her family's Thanksgiving tradition of the gumdrop tree "blooming" each year. Adapting a true story about her father's adventure as a child, the author captures the essence of her childhood and the magic in believing.

The House of Love

The House of Love PDF Author: Adriana Trigiani
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593203313
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41

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New York Times bestselling adult novelist Adriana Trigiani and beloved illustrator Amy June Bates team up for a heartwarming picture book about a how a family comes together to celebrate Valentine's Day. Mia Valentina Amore loves valentines. After all, her name means My Valentine. When she wakes up on Valentine's Day, it looks like just another morning in the rickety old Amore house in the Blue Ridge mountains of Appalachia. But over the course of the day, her home is transformed into the House of Love. Mia and her mama festoon the halls, build a gumdrop tree, bake cupcakes, and most importantly, make valentines for all six of her siblings. But when Mia doesn't receive her own valentine, she wonders if Mama could have forgotten her. New York Times bestselling novelist and filmmaker Adriana Trigiani has crafted a tender mother-daughter story that celebrates Valentine's Day or any day that brings family together. And acclaimed illustrator Amy June Bates brings warmth and coziness to a story that affirms it doesn't matter where you come from as long as that place is full of love.

The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles

The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles PDF Author: Michelle Cuevas
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0803738684
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41

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A message in a bottle holds the promise of surprise and wonder, as told in this enthralling picture book by Caldecott Medalist Erin E. Stead The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles, who lives alone atop a hill, has a job of the utmost importance. It is his task to open any bottles found at sea and make sure that the messages are delivered. He loves his job, though he has always wished that, someday, one of the letters would be addressed to him. One day he opens a party invitation—but there’s no name attached. As he devotes himself to the mystery of the intended recipient, he ends up finding something even more special: the possibility of new friends.

Twelve Slays of Christmas

Twelve Slays of Christmas PDF Author: Jacqueline Frost
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
ISBN: 1683313186
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320

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When Holly White’s fiancé cancels their Christmas Eve wedding with less than two weeks to go, Holly heads home with a broken heart. Lucky for her, home in historic Mistletoe, Maine is magical during Christmastime—exactly what the doctor prescribed. Except her plan to drown her troubles in peppermints and snickerdoodles is upended when local grouch and president of the Mistletoe Historical Society Margaret Fenwick is bludgeoned and left in the sleigh display at Reindeer Games, Holly’s family tree farm. When the murder weapon is revealed as one of the wooden stakes used to identify trees on the farm, Sheriff Evan Grey turns to Holly’s father, Bud, and the Reindeer Games staff. And it doesn’t help that Bud and the reindeer keeper were each seen arguing with Margaret just before her death. But Holly knows her father, and is determined to exonerate him.The jingle bells are ringing, the clock is ticking, and if Holly doesn't watch out, she'll end up on Santa's naughty list in Twelve Slays of Christmas, Jacqueline Frost’s jolly series debut.

The Tree Lady

The Tree Lady PDF Author: H. Joseph Hopkins
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442487275
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Unearth the true story of green-thumbed pioneer and activist Kate Sessions, who helped San Diego grow from a dry desert town into a lush, leafy city known for its gorgeous parks and gardens. Katherine Olivia Sessions never thought she’d live in a place without trees. After all, Kate grew up among the towering pines and redwoods of Northern California. But after becoming the first woman to graduate from the University of California with a degree in science, she took a job as a teacher far south in the dry desert town of San Diego. Where there were almost no trees. Kate decided that San Diego needed trees more than anything else. So this trailblazing young woman singlehandedly started a massive movement that transformed the town into the green, garden-filled oasis it is today. Now, more than 100 years after Kate first arrived in San Diego, her gorgeous gardens and parks can be found all over the city. Part fascinating biography, part inspirational story, this moving picture book about following your dreams, using your talents, and staying strong in the face of adversity is sure to resonate with readers young and old.

Slashing Through the Snow

Slashing Through the Snow PDF Author: Jacqueline Frost
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
ISBN: 1639104445
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Maine innkeeper Holly White returns to sleuth another seasonal slaying in the third Christmas Tree Farm mystery from bestselling author Jacqueline Frost. Reindeer Games Christmas Tree Farm is going into the B&B business, and Holly White is looking forward to her new role as innkeeper. Even better, Mistletoe, Maine's sheriff, Evan Gray, has deputized his little sister Libby to help Holly wrap presents for Mistletoe's toy drive. But a cold wind ruffles the cheery holiday decorations when a new guest checks in: Karen, a vicious B&B critic, who could make or break the new inn. And the short December days turn even darker when Evan and Libby find Karen's dead body in the gift-wrapped toy donation box. The suspect list is longer than Santa's naughty list, and local resident Cookie is on it, since her fingerprints are all over the murder weapon, a metal nutcracker that she gave to Holly. So is Libby, who recently moved to town from Boston in less-than-savory circumstances. But cranky Karen was an oh-holy-nightmare to lots of the townsfolk, such as Evan's reporter friend Ray; Christopher, the inn's former contractor; and confectioner Bonnie, whose Gum Drop Shop was a direct target of Karen's scathing prose. To figure out the killer's identity and clear Cookie's name, Holly and her friends brainstorm at the Hearth, the farm's café, while her mother keeps them fueled with Christmas goodies fresh from the oven. But if they can't put the culprit on ice, Holly may never see another Christmas.

Bless This Mouse

Bless This Mouse PDF Author: Lois Lowry
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 054757391X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 165

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Book Description
A resilient and quirky colony of church mice fears another Great X more than they fear cats. Under Mouse Mistress Hildegarde’s leadership, they save themselves from one danger after another—sometimes just by the skin of their tails! Can one ultimate act of bravery during the feast day of St. Francis get Father Murphy to bless these mice and keep them safe forever? Rife with humor and personality, this young middle-grade novel has an old-fashioned feel with the makings of a modern classic.

The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree

The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree PDF Author: Gloria Houston
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 080370299X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

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Book Description
This unforgettable tale, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Barbara Cooney, has become a seasonal classic-a touching and joyful story about courage and the power of family.