A Kiwi Christmas Story - Paperback
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A Kiwi Christmas Story - A Heartwarming Children's Christmas Tale from New Zealand
A Kiwi Christmas Story brings the magic of Christmas to life through the eyes of New Zealand's beloved kiwi bird. Written by Romaine Kupfer, a geologist who lived in Wellington, New Zealand, this children's book captures the unique charm of celebrating Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere.
About the Story
While accompanying her husband, a geology professor, on sabbatical in Wellington, Romaine Kupfer became enchanted by the gentle nature of the kiwi bird. This inspiration led her to create a Christmas story that reimagines the holiday season in the land down under. The book was written specifically for her young children, making it an authentic children's story that resonates with families.
What Makes This Book Special
This paperback edition combines storytelling with poetry, as Mrs. Kupfer includes her own verses at the end of the narrative. The book offers a fresh perspective on Christmas traditions, moving away from snowy landscapes to embrace the unique environment of New Zealand. The gentle kiwi bird serves as the perfect guide through this Southern Hemisphere Christmas adventure.
Perfect For
A Kiwi Christmas Story appeals to families looking for diverse Christmas literature, parents seeking books that represent different cultural perspectives on the holiday, and anyone with a connection to New Zealand. The book works wonderfully for bedtime reading, classroom storytelling, or as a gift for children who enjoy animal characters and festive tales.
Author Background
Romaine Littlefield Kupfer wrote this story from personal experience during her family's time in New Zealand. Her background as a geologist and mother gave her a unique perspective on the natural world and children's literature. Published by WestBow Press in May 2018, this book represents her creative response to the beauty and wildlife she encountered during her sabbatical year.
Book Details
This paperback edition is published by WestBow Press and features the gentle storytelling style that makes it accessible for young readers while remaining engaging for adults reading aloud. The combination of narrative and poetry creates a rhythmic reading experience that children will want to revisit year after year during the Christmas season.
A Kiwi Christmas Story was written by Romaine Kupfer, a geologist, while she and her young family accompanied her husband, a geologist professor, on sabbatical in Wellington, New Zealand. Mrs. Kupfer, quite taken by the kiwi bird and his gentleness, began to romanticize what Christmas would have been like in the land down under. Since her children were young, she wrote the story for thema childrens storyand included a bit of her own poetry at the end.
Contributor(s)
Romaine Littlefield Kupfer, Madeleine K. Van Epps (Illustrator)
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A Kiwi Christmas Story - A Heartwarming Children's Christmas Tale from New Zealand
A Kiwi Christmas Story brings the magic of Christmas to life through the eyes of New Zealand's beloved kiwi bird. Written by Romaine Kupfer, a geologist who lived in Wellington, New Zealand, this children's book captures the unique charm of celebrating Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere.
About the Story
While accompanying her husband, a geology professor, on sabbatical in Wellington, Romaine Kupfer became enchanted by the gentle nature of the kiwi bird. This inspiration led her to create a Christmas story that reimagines the holiday season in the land down under. The book was written specifically for her young children, making it an authentic children's story that resonates with families.
What Makes This Book Special
This paperback edition combines storytelling with poetry, as Mrs. Kupfer includes her own verses at the end of the narrative. The book offers a fresh perspective on Christmas traditions, moving away from snowy landscapes to embrace the unique environment of New Zealand. The gentle kiwi bird serves as the perfect guide through this Southern Hemisphere Christmas adventure.
Perfect For
A Kiwi Christmas Story appeals to families looking for diverse Christmas literature, parents seeking books that represent different cultural perspectives on the holiday, and anyone with a connection to New Zealand. The book works wonderfully for bedtime reading, classroom storytelling, or as a gift for children who enjoy animal characters and festive tales.
Author Background
Romaine Littlefield Kupfer wrote this story from personal experience during her family's time in New Zealand. Her background as a geologist and mother gave her a unique perspective on the natural world and children's literature. Published by WestBow Press in May 2018, this book represents her creative response to the beauty and wildlife she encountered during her sabbatical year.
Book Details
This paperback edition is published by WestBow Press and features the gentle storytelling style that makes it accessible for young readers while remaining engaging for adults reading aloud. The combination of narrative and poetry creates a rhythmic reading experience that children will want to revisit year after year during the Christmas season.
A Kiwi Christmas Story was written by Romaine Kupfer, a geologist, while she and her young family accompanied her husband, a geologist professor, on sabbatical in Wellington, New Zealand. Mrs. Kupfer, quite taken by the kiwi bird and his gentleness, began to romanticize what Christmas would have been like in the land down under. Since her children were young, she wrote the story for thema childrens storyand included a bit of her own poetry at the end.
Contributor(s)
Romaine Littlefield Kupfer, Madeleine K. Van Epps (Illustrator)