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Book Information

  • Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
  • Publication Date: 1 October 2004
  • Copyright Year: 2004
  • ISBN: 9781550288681
  • Page Count: 24
  • Dimensions: 8.25" x 9"
  • Interest ages: 4-6

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One Christmas in Lunenburg

by Amy Bennet

illustrated by Don Kilby

Gorgeous full-colour paintings by award-winning illustrator Don Kilby capture the beauty of Lunenburg, N.S. and surrounding communities, and are the perfect accompaniment to this special story about everyday miracles by newcomer Amy Bennet.
Do the animals know it's Christmas Eve?


It's Christmas Eve on Nova Scotia's South Shore, and nine-year-old Rachel and her younger brother, Nathan, are caught up in the excitement of the season. This year, Rachel is less interested in coloured lights and gifts than finding out whether the legend that all animals can speak at the hour of midnight on Christmas Eve is true. None of the adults seem to believe it, and even Nathan seems more concerned with the imminent arrival of Santa Claus than that old, holy story. Little does she know, Nathan has a
surprise gift for his sister -- a small wonder of his own to share.
Gorgeous full-colour paintings by award-winning illustrator Don Kilby capture the beauty of Lunenburg, N.S. and surrounding communities, and are the perfect accompaniment to this special story about everyday miracles by newcomer Amy Bennet.

About the Author

Don Kilby

DON KILBY is a professional artist and the acclaimed illustrator of many outstanding Canadian picture books. He lives and works in an old stone farmhouse near Elora, Ontario.

Reviews

"One Christmas in Lunenburg is one of the loveliest new Christmas books for children this season."
Rosalie MacEachern, The Evening News
"[Don Kilby's paintings are textured, deeply hued, almost reverential (in the best possible way)."
Susan Perren, The Globe and Mail
"[One Christmas in Lunenburg is an uplifting Christmas tale about what can happen when the magic of Christmas Eve mingles with the love between a brother and sister.
Deborah Wiles, The Chronicle Herald

Awards

Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Selection
2006

Subjects (BISAC)

JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-), JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent

Subjects

Holidays & Celebrations, KIDS, Kids/Picture Books

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