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100 1 _aEwing, Juliana Horatia,
_d1841-1885
245 1 0 _aSnap-Dragons; Old Father Christmas
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-09-18
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"Snap-Dragons; Old Father Christmas" by Juliana Horatia Ewing is a collection of children's stories written during the late 19th century. This charming book consists of enchanting tales that explore themes of family life, festive traditions, and the whimsical nature of childhood. It invites readers into a world filled with imagination, where the dynamics of family relationships and the magic of Christmas come alive through relatable characters and delightful narratives. The first story, "Snap-Dragons," revolves around the amusing bickering of the Skratdj family, particularly contrasting the interactions between Mr. and Mrs. Skratdj and their two children, Harry and Polly. The narrative humorously depicts their constant contradictions and playful disputes, culminating in a humorous encounter with the mystical Snap-Dragons that serve as a metaphor for the family's habit of snapping at each other. The second tale, "Old Father Christmas," recounts a magical Christmas Eve when the children encounter an old man who embodies the spirit of Christmas. Their heartfelt wish for a Christmas tree is fulfilled, highlighting themes of kindness and generosity as they experience the joy and wonder of the holiday season. Through vivid storytelling, Ewing captures the essence of childhood curiosity and the importance of family connection, making this collection a heartwarming read for all ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFantasy fiction
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren's stories
653 _aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSiblings -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChristmas -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aQuarreling -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aBrowne, Gordon,
_d1858-1932
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43763
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