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The Search for Christmas

12/28/2020

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Molly Brett was a children's author and illustrator from Surrey, Great Britain and she lived from 1902-1990. She grew up in the English countryside and was surrounded by nature. She published over 60 books for children during her years as an artist. A contemporary of Margaret Tarrant and Beatrix Potter, she depicted enchanted nature scenes for children. She had a gift for making animals realistic and giving them human characteristics and activities.
Her book Robin Finds Christmas was published in 1961 and tells the story of a robin whose fir tree is stolen from the forest while he is away. The rabbit in the woods heard the people who took it said it was "for Christmas." The robin is determined to find out just who this "Christmas person"is.
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On his journey, he meets helpers who try and point the way to Christmas. "Maybe it's in the chimney where Father Christmas goes every year" says the sparrow. "You should have looked  in the shops" cooed Madam Pigeon. "Perhaps it is in the red post box" cries Jenny Wren, "where all of the Christmas letters go."
Finally, he meets tawny Owl who lives way up in the church tower. Owl points to the village below. "All the letters and the presents are aspects of Christmas" he says, "but you will find the true meaning in the old church below."
Robin makes friends with the resident church mouse, and sure enough, he shares with him the story of the babe in the manger. He leads him to the crèche, where the holy family and shepherds are gathered. 
​Robin is so taken with the babe that he sings to him.
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Robin's fir tree is eventually planted in the church yard and Robin moves back into his beloved tree to stay. In the years to come, he tells the Christmas story to the other birds in the fir tree and together, they sing to the Christ child.
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A simple yet meaningful story to read at this time of year, with one tiny bird's search for the meaning of Christmas.
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mybkexperience link
2/11/2021 09:14:33 am



I found this on internet and it is really very nice.
An excellent blog to read.
Great work!

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Dariel
5/20/2022 04:40:31 pm

Dear Christine, I love it that you not only felt but also felt stories for children and the child in all of us. It is also very sweet that you promote the old works of other children's authors. How wonderful to see these works from authors of the past. I love Maria Popova's Marginalian for this reason. She helps to reincarnate the works of authors from our past and there are some really sweet children's books that she highlights as well. I am very grateful for your work and its work in the lives of our children. Dariel

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Chet link
1/21/2025 10:48:56 am

Your post 'The Search for Christmas' is a heartfelt and beautifully written reflection on the true meaning of the holiday season. The way you explore the deeper significance of Christmas beyond the commercial aspects is both moving and thought-provoking. Your words invite readers to reconnect with the spirit of Christmas in a meaningful and inspiring way. Truly a wonderful read!

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    ​Christine Summerfield

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