"The Birds' Christmas Carol" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a touching tale that follows Carol Bird, a bright and loving girl. Born on Christmas Day, Carol fills her world with warmth and generosity, even while struggling with illness. Yearning to share her joy, she plans a Christmas dinner for the less fortunate Ruggles family, bringing laughter, presents, and a true sense of holiday spirit to their lives. The story chronicles the impact of Carol's kind heart and culminates in a poignant reminder of the power of love and compassion as she peacefully dies on her birthday, leaving a legacy of giving and profound reflection on life and the spirit of Christmas.
The Birds' Christmas Carol
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
Ailing but radiant, a Christmas-born child orchestrates a heartwarming holiday feast for a poor family, leaving behind a legacy of love and generosity.
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About the AuthorKate Douglas Wiggin was an American educator, author and composer. She wrote children's stories, most notably the classic children's novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, and composed collections of children's songs. She started the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878. With her sister during the 1880s, she also established a training school for kindergarten teachers. Kate Wiggin devoted her adult life to the welfare of children in an era when children were commonly thought of as cheap labor.
Kate Douglas Wiggin was an American educator, author and composer. She wrote children's stories, most notably the classic children's novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, and composed collections of children's songs. She started the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878. With her sister during the 1880s, she also established a training school for kindergarten teachers. Kate Wiggin devoted her adult life to the welfare of children in an era when children were commonly thought of as cheap labor.
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