Josefina's surprise : a Christmas story / by Valerie Tripp ; illustrations Jean-Paul Tibbles ; vignettes Susan McAliley.

Title:

Author:

Tripp, Valerie, 1951-

Tibbles, Jean-Paul

ISBN:

9781562475192

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication Information:

Middleton, WI : Pleasant Co., 1997.

Physical Description:

69 p.

Series:

American Girls Collection

General Note:

"Book three"--P. [1] of cover.

Abstract:

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 Mama alive.

Subject Term:

Posadas (Social custom) -- Juvenile fiction.

Christmas -- Juvenile fiction.

Mexican Americans -- Juvenile fiction.

Sisters -- Juvenile fiction.

Added Author:

Tibbles, Jean-Paul

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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.

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