03057cam a22004813u 4500 69782 UtSlPG 20260610134620.0 m cr n 260607r20231891utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Clark, Kate McCosh, 1847-1926 A Southern Cross fairy tale Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Some illustrations by the author. Release date is 2023-01-13 Jason Isbell, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works in the International Children's Digital Library.) "A Southern Cross Fairy Tale" by Kate McCosh Clark is a children's story written in the late 19th century. This enchanting tale unfolds on Christmas Eve in a New Zealand setting, diverging from traditional Western winter-themed celebrations by highlighting the unique flora and fauna of the region. The narrative follows two young siblings, Hal and Cis, as they embark on a magical adventure guided by the youthful representation of Santa Claus. The opening of the story beautifully establishes the warm and whimsical atmosphere of a summer Christmas in New Zealand. Hal and Cis are eager to pick flowers for their mother, reflecting the innocence and joy of childhood. Their playful conversations reveal their close bond and set the stage for the enchanting journey that follows when Santa Claus surprises them during the night. Through vibrant descriptions and charming interactions, the kids step into a fantastical world filled with talking animals, dancing fairies, and the wonders of nature, leading to an exciting exploration of their surroundings and a heartfelt Christmas experience that celebrates family, love, and the unique beauty of their coastal home. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1891 Fantasy literature Animals -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Birds -- Juvenile fiction Natural history -- Juvenile fiction Christmas -- Juvenile fiction Māori (New Zealand people) -- Juvenile fiction New Zealand -- Juvenile fiction Dreams -- Juvenile fiction Geysers -- Juvenile fiction Fairy tales -- New Zealand Reischek, Andreas, 1845-1902 Thomas, A. P. W. (Algernon Phillips Withiel), 1857-1937 Atkinson, Robert, 1863-1896 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69782 110545 110545