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A Newfoundland Christmas
Sarah and her brother, Michael, are not happy when they learn that they will be going down home for Christmas. But when they see what a Newfoundland Christmas has to offer, they quickly change their minds! Join Sarah and Michael as they taste delicious Newfoundland treats, chop down their own Christmas tree, go on a sleigh ride, and experience their first Christmas in outport Newfoundland.
With beautiful illustrations and a helpful glossary of words from Newfoundland and Labrador, this charming book is one that your family will enjoy for many Christmases to come!
Shortlisted for the 2012 Heritage and History Book Awards.
With beautiful illustrations and a helpful glossary of words from Newfoundland and Labrador, this charming book is one that your family will enjoy for many Christmases to come!
Shortlisted for the 2012 Heritage and History Book Awards.
21 pages, Paperback
First published August 29, 2011
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December 24, 2021
My son and I were blessed to be able to watch the author read this book aloud on YouTube. We loved the beautiful folk art illustrations depicting family traditions at Christmas, some that are specific to Newfoundland. For me, the story brought back memories of visiting my grandparents at Christmas and warming our mitts (and feet) by the woodstove. A memory that my son will never experience, but he can see and hear about in stories like this one. Thank you Dawn for keeping the memories alive for future generations.
May 4, 2012
"Charmingly beautiful." -- Newfoundland Herald
"If you're looking for a sweet tale to add to your holiday book trove, A Newfoundland Christmas is just the ticket." -- Atlantic Books Today
"Baker highlights all the Newfoundland words throughout the story and puts them in a glossary at the end. This is a good idea not only if you want to send the book to children outside the province, but help to explain some of Newfoundland's traditions to our own young ones." -- The Telegram
"Author Dawn Baker has created a lovely picture book that showcases her outstanding artistic abilities." -- CM Magazine
"This is a great book for sharing with young children and whether or not your background is in Newfoundland, I'm sure it will evoke memories of Christmases spent in small communities all over the country." -- Resource Links
"If you're looking for a sweet tale to add to your holiday book trove, A Newfoundland Christmas is just the ticket." -- Atlantic Books Today
"Baker highlights all the Newfoundland words throughout the story and puts them in a glossary at the end. This is a good idea not only if you want to send the book to children outside the province, but help to explain some of Newfoundland's traditions to our own young ones." -- The Telegram
"Author Dawn Baker has created a lovely picture book that showcases her outstanding artistic abilities." -- CM Magazine
"This is a great book for sharing with young children and whether or not your background is in Newfoundland, I'm sure it will evoke memories of Christmases spent in small communities all over the country." -- Resource Links
September 30, 2021
Great kid's book depicting life here!
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