The Birds' Christmas Carol

By Kate Douglas Wiggin

"Christmas Classics" is proud to present you a carefully selected range of fiction and prose for the most beautiful time of the year. You can spot them easily by the red book cover and the golden bells in the middle.

A beautiful story full of myth and pathos.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag
• Release date: Nov 14, 2015
• ISBN: 9783849647537

Kate Douglas Wiggin

Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856–1923) was an American educator, author, and advocate who is best known for writing Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. After graduating from kindergarten-teacher training in Santa Barbara, Wiggins moved to San Francisco, where she founded the first free kindergarten on Silver Street in 1878.

Reviews for The Birds' Christmas Carol

[lydiasbooks · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I was inspired by a wish to visit some classics, particularly ones available as free ebooks. I loved this one. Sweet, pretty and apt. Despite the book being christian, I did not find it alienating. Highly descriptive whilst being lovely generally. I recommend this happily.

[auntieknickers · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A bit of a tearjerker, but with humor as well, and a good Christmas message about caring for the poor.

[vivienner_3 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A sweet old-fashioned story written in the late 19th century. The amusing preparation the impoverished Ruggles' children had to endure before attending the affluent Carol Bird's Christmas party was worth a couple of stars alone.

[jbarr5 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The Birds' Christmas Carol by Wiggin_ Kate Douglas SmithBaby bird is born on Christmas day and the male birds want a change at naming the bird. The mother decides Carol is most fitting for the first girl of their family.Story follows her life as the others get older and move on with their lives. She makes it a special Christmas for one family every year.Love charity work of exchanging books for 14 days with other children at the hospital.I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).

[salsabrarian · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Sentimental yes, but not so mawkish even read during contemporary times. Mrs. Ruggles managing her lively brood's toilette and schooling them severely on their manners before they attend Carol's dinner party is the humorous highlight of the whole thing.

[raucousrain · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was a Christmas gift to from my adult son. My copy of the book was printed 1914 and there is the most wonderful scent and feel to the smooth old pages. I think it was well-loved before it came into my hands. It is a delightful story, at times sad yet always charming. One very small thing (which I absolutely love) is "Cary" is the name of Carol's pet canary. (Cary is not a featured character; I only remember the name because I thought it was so clever)

[rheasly · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A sweet tale about a sick girl, Carol, and her plans to host a decadent Christmas dinner for the poor children living next door. Kate Douglas Wiggin's story was published in 1886, and its themes of generosity and kindness are as important today as they ever were. A great story to read every year, starting from a young age. The language is charming, but old, so some help may be needed for independent reading, ages 8-10.

[tenlove · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of the many books I read annually between Thanksgiving and Christmas. An excellent Christmas story from the author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.

[rslynch_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

My English teacher read a chapter or so from this book to us each day. Although it was so long ago, I still rememeber thinking how well-written and emotional the book was. The only problem was, I thought the story was about a family of birds! After all these years, I still think about the story often.

[merrymary_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A lovely vintage story of unselfishness and Christmas. A classic.

[mydomino1978 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

My mother read this to me every year at Christmas for as long as I can remember, and my children insist I read it every year also. They have to take over at the parts where I cry. I am going to buy each of them a copy to read to their children someday.