Sharing memories of family Christmases in the 1940s, artist/author Susan Phelps Pearson illustrates the past in drawings, paintings, and stories. The wonder that is Christmas for the young is central throughout the book. As snow begins to fall, the anticipation begins when one-by-one Christmas decorations appear in stores and on houses. The family must find the perfect Christmas tree and attend to all the rituals of Christmas.Christmas eve and Christmas morning bring unexpected surprises: the bravery of their little dog Rusty, the crazy gifts from their dad, and the mistake Mom made. Last but not least, the presents that helped them learn, create, and grow. Some, you will find, have lasted a lifetime.
