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  • Tales of Holidays

    Pleasant DeSpain

    language (August House, Dec. 15, 2005)
    Nine timeless holiday stories from Wales, Italy, France, Russia, Czechoslovakia and the United States. Each of these stories shares a charming tale related to a holiday from another culture. If you are interested in stories about holidays like Halloween, Hanukka, Christmas and Valentine's Day this could be book for you. These short stories are quick reads for young readers.
  • Tales of Holidays

    Pleasant Despain

    Paperback (Agh, July 15, 2016)
    These nine short folktales feature stories about traditional holidays celebrated from Czechoslovakia, Russia, France, the United States, and other parts of the world.Holy days, or holidays, are celebrated by cultures from around the globe. These are times when people experience the energy and spirit that comes when a day is lifted out of commonplace. Sometimes that spirit is one of love and goodwill; other times it's a sense of renewal or even giddy fear.Holidays are unique because we find unexpected occurrences in everyday routine. Here are nine holiday stories, with descriptions of the days they celebrate, including: New Year's Day ("The Twelve Months"), Halloween ("Whooooo"), Hannukah ("Babushka"), and Christmas ("Christina's Christmas Garden").
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  • Tales of Holidays

    Pleasant DeSpain

    Hardcover (August House, Dec. 15, 2005)
    These nine short folktales feature stories about traditional holidays celebrated from Czechoslovakia, Russia, France, the United States, and other parts of the world.Holy days, or holidays, are celebrated by cultures from around the globe. These are times when people experience the energy and spirit that comes when a day is lifted out of commonplace. Sometimes that spirit is one of love and goodwill; other times it's a sense of renewal or even giddy fear. Holidays are unique because we find unexpected occurrences in everyday routine. Here are nine holiday stories, with descriptions of the days they celebrate, including: New Year's Day ("The Twelve Months"), Halloween ("Whooooo"), Hannukah ("Babushka"), and Christmas ("Christina's Christmas Garden").
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  • Tales of Holidays

    Pleasant DeSpain

    Hardcover
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  • Tales of Holidays by Pleasant DeSpain

    Pleasant DeSpain

    Paperback (August House, March 15, 1678)
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