Belle’s Christmas Surprise

Belle’s Christmas Surprise is a historical Canadian Fiction story based on a true story of a little girl born in 1912 on the Canadian Prairies. Belle is thrilled to receive a very special Christmas gift from her Father, in fact, it will be her only gift this Christmas! Christmas morning finally arrives and……….her gift is gone!

Belle’s Christmas Surprise offers many discussion questions and learning opportunities. Examples are: life in the early 1900’s for children and families, the values of family, morals and values, such as, taking things that aren’t yours, lying, forgiveness, and the similarities and differences in living in Canada now and in Canada’s past. The book contains a cookie recipe, a craft, and a page of questions to guide discussion. The story is meant to be read by parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone interested in reading a true Canadian Pioneer story. Try it out by sharing Belle’s Christmas Surprise with a child you know!

Bonus!

An added surprise to the illustrations is finding a candy cane hidden in each picture.