Josefina's surprise : a Christmas story / by Valerie Tripp ; illustrations Jean-Paul Tibbles ; vignettes Susan McAliley.
Material type: TextSeries: American girls collectionPublication details: Middleton, WI : Pleasant Co., 1997.Edition: 1st edDescription: 69 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cmISBN:- 1562475193 (pbk)
- 1562475207 (hardcover)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Vol info | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's Fiction | Fiction Favorites | American Tripp | American Girl; JO 3 | Available | 33111004048225 | ||||
Children's Book | Main Library | Children's Fiction | Fiction Favorites | American Tripp | American Girl | Available | 33111003223969 | ||||
Children's Book | Main Library | Children's Fiction | Fiction Favorites | American Tripp | American Girl | Available | 33111003178064 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Josefina hopes her family will have a happy Christmas, although she knows they will miss Mamá. When she and her sisters discover that the Christmas altar cloth Mamá embroidered has been damaged, they are heartbroken. But Tía Dolores finds a way to help the sisters? hearts begin to mend. As the villagers gather to celebrate the Christmas tradition called Las Posadas, Josefina finds that memories can bring comfort and courage. Christmas Eve is filled with surprises that make Josefina?s heart sing.
"Book three"--P. [1] of cover.
The second Christmas after their mother has died, Josefina and her three sisters find that participating in the traditions of Las Posadas helps keep memories of Mamá alive.
BKM.