Emma's gift / Deborah L. Delaronde ; editor, Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm ; cover and inside illustrations, Jay Odjick.
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TextPublisher: Neyaashiinigmiing, ON : Kegedonce Press, [2014]Description: 27 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 23 cmContent type: still image | text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780986874093 (pbk.); 0986874094 (pbk.)Subject(s): Métis -- Children's literature | Holidays -- Children's literatureDDC classification: jC813/.54 LOC classification: PZ7.D4537 | E66 2014Summary: 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.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Literature | BCACCS Resource Centre Regular | G10 D45 E46 2014 (Browse shelf (Opens below)) | 1 | Available | T 2307 |
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.
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