Emma's gift /
Delaronde, Deborah L., 1958-
Emma's gift / Deborah L. Delaronde ; editor, Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm ; cover and inside illustrations, Jay Odjick. - 27 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 23 cm
Emma wants to participate in her community's annual 'King's Day' celebration that is held every year on January 6th. She loves to see the gifts that are given and hear the stories people tell when they visit. Her mother, however, feels that Emma is too young. When Emma's grandmother hurts herself, Emma reluctantly agrees to help. In helping her grandmother prepare and serve her King's Day meal, Emma discovers the meaning behind this special day. 'King's Day' is about celebrating Christ's birth and the Three Wise Kings who visited the baby Jesus bearing gifts on this holy day. Emma learns that 'King's Day' is not only about exchanging gifts, it's also about helping family and friends by giving one's time.--Publisher's website.
Ages 8-12.
9780986874093 (pbk.) 0986874094 (pbk.)
20149033990
Métis--Children's literature
Holidays--Children's literature
PZ7.D4537 / E66 2014
jC813/.54
Emma's gift / Deborah L. Delaronde ; editor, Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm ; cover and inside illustrations, Jay Odjick. - 27 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 23 cm
Emma wants to participate in her community's annual 'King's Day' celebration that is held every year on January 6th. She loves to see the gifts that are given and hear the stories people tell when they visit. Her mother, however, feels that Emma is too young. When Emma's grandmother hurts herself, Emma reluctantly agrees to help. In helping her grandmother prepare and serve her King's Day meal, Emma discovers the meaning behind this special day. 'King's Day' is about celebrating Christ's birth and the Three Wise Kings who visited the baby Jesus bearing gifts on this holy day. Emma learns that 'King's Day' is not only about exchanging gifts, it's also about helping family and friends by giving one's time.--Publisher's website.
Ages 8-12.
9780986874093 (pbk.) 0986874094 (pbk.)
20149033990
Métis--Children's literature
Holidays--Children's literature
PZ7.D4537 / E66 2014
jC813/.54