Grandfather's Christmas Camp - Softcover

McCutcheon, Marc

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0395866294 ISBN 13: 9780395866290

Publisher: Clarion Books, 1997

Synopsis

When Grandfather's three-legged dog Mr. Biggins disappears on Christmas Eve, Lizzie and Grandfather go up the mountain to find him and have an unusual adventure

About this title

About the Author:

Born in New Hampshire and raised in Vermont, Kate Kiesler began painting at an early age. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and now paints and illustrates full-time. Kate paints with oils, and her rich style has been highly praised. Kate Kiesler has illustrated numerous picture books, including THE GREAT FROG RACE AND OTHER POEMS. She lives in Frisco, Colorado.

From Booklist:

Ages 5^-8. Not many children would relish sleeping in an igloo atop a freezing mountain, but that's where Lizzie happily spends Christmas Eve when she volunteers to help her grandfather search for his "old three-legged fool" dog, Mr. Biggins. Fatigue and bitter cold are countered by the joy of eating venison fried over an open fire, spotting the crimson light from the aurora, and curling up next to him in the igloo, feeling his warmth and savoring the smells of wood smoke and spice. Majestic oil paintings of snowy woodland landscapes help readers feel the progression of time from daylight to dusk and finally to darkness. This quiet, heartwarming story speaks volumes about the true spirit of Christmas and about love and respect for all life--including that of a three-legged mongrel dog. Lauren Peterson

About this edition

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0395866294
• ISBN 13: 9780395866290
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Kiesler Kate