Library's review
When Katrusya brings a Christmas tree crawling with spiders home, little do she and her family know that a miracle waits in the boughs. A well-known folktale from Central and Eastern Europe. Author’s Note.
Genres
Publication
Holiday House (2010), Edition: 1, 32 pages
Description
Katrusya's family cannot afford Christmas, but they cut a small pine tree in the forest, decorate it with buttons, and, when baby spiders hatch in its branches, they especially enjoy the silvery webs that appear.
Awards
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Five to Nine — 2011)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
32
Physical description
32 p.; 11.5 inches
ISBN
0823417433 / 9780823417438
DDC/MDS
| 398.2 |
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