Virginia L. Kroll Books
Marta and the Manger Straw: A Christmas Tradition from Poland
At Christmas, Marta, a Polish girl, unhesitatingly breaks off pieces of her own blessed Nativity straw to share with her ill grandmother and other humble villagers, and in giving them away, her ble...
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Easter Eggs for Anya: A Ukrainian Celebration of New Life in Christ
Anya gets a big surprise when she finds some abandonded goose eggs that she plans to use for the traditional Ukrainian pysanky for Easter. Includes instructions for making Ukrainian Easter eggs an...
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Luisa's Christmas pinata
Luisa goes to spend Christmas with her grandma in Mexico, where she learns about Mexican traditions like the posada, piñatas, and other Christmas celebrations. Includes historical notes and related...
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Saying Grace: A Prayer of Thanksgiving
Grace is worried about the coming winter, but happily it proves to be mild, and the next fall when Thanksgiving is celebrated, she starts a tradition of giving blessings to God before the meal. Inc...
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On the way to kindergarten
A mother describes the increasing accomplishments of her five-year-old, from crying and sleeping, to riding a tricycle, then preparing for school.
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