Eerdlings

The official blog of Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

Brigid’s Cloak

Relates a legend about the Irish slave girl who became Saint Brigid, beginning with a celestial song, a mysterious gift,...

 Christmas, Cultures, European, Holidays, JUVENILE FICTION
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Good King Wenceslas

Illustrated text of the carol about the kindness of Wenceslas, duke of Bohemia.

 Christmas, Holidays, JUVENILE FICTION, Poverty, Social Issues, Social-Emotional Learning
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Manger

There is a legend that describes how, at midnight on Christmas Eve, all creatures are granted the power of speech...

 Animals, Christmas, Holidays, Juvenile Nonfiction, Poetry / Poets, Praise / Prayer / Hymns
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The Christmas Feast

"Fox, Weasel, and Wolf steal a turkey for their Christmas feast, but the meal has her own ideas about how...

 Animals, Books in Translation, Christmas, Holidays, Humor
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The Jesse Tree

As Mr. Butterfield carves a Jesse Tree in a dusty old church, a curious young boy distracts him by asking...

 Christmas, Holidays, Juvenile Nonfiction
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The Legend of Saint Nicholas

Retells the story of the life of Saint Nicholas, from his miraculous birth and generous nature to the many miracles...

 Books in Translation, Christmas, Folklore / Fables / Legends, Holidays, Juvenile Nonfiction, Praise / Prayer / Hymns
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