The story of Holly and Ivy /
Godden, Rumer, 1907-1998,
The story of Holly and Ivy / Rumer Godden. - New edition / illustrated by Christian Birmingham. - 59, 8 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Includes an excerpt from "The fairy doll" following the story. "First published 1958 by Macmillian London Limited"--Title page verso.
It is the day before Christmas and the toys in Mr Blossom's shop know it is their last chance to be sold. Holly, a little doll dressed especially for Christmas, wishes hard for her own special child to come and buy her. But the day ends and Holly is left in the window. Early on Christmas morning, a little lost girl finds herself outside the toyshop. Ivy has never had a doll to love. Or a family to love her. When she sees Holly, she knows that this doll is meant for her. And Holly knows that this girl is the one that she was wishing for. But Ivy has no money, and the shop is closed. There will be no Christmas Day for Holly and Ivy - will there?
Ages 7+
9781509805051 1509805052
GBB6A5165 bnb
Christmas--Fiction.
Dolls--Juvenile fiction.
Orphans--Juvenile fiction.
Christmas stories.
The story of Holly and Ivy / Rumer Godden. - New edition / illustrated by Christian Birmingham. - 59, 8 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Includes an excerpt from "The fairy doll" following the story. "First published 1958 by Macmillian London Limited"--Title page verso.
It is the day before Christmas and the toys in Mr Blossom's shop know it is their last chance to be sold. Holly, a little doll dressed especially for Christmas, wishes hard for her own special child to come and buy her. But the day ends and Holly is left in the window. Early on Christmas morning, a little lost girl finds herself outside the toyshop. Ivy has never had a doll to love. Or a family to love her. When she sees Holly, she knows that this doll is meant for her. And Holly knows that this girl is the one that she was wishing for. But Ivy has no money, and the shop is closed. There will be no Christmas Day for Holly and Ivy - will there?
Ages 7+
9781509805051 1509805052
GBB6A5165 bnb
Christmas--Fiction.
Dolls--Juvenile fiction.
Orphans--Juvenile fiction.
Christmas stories.