Katya Krenina

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1) Sixteen miles to spring

Author

Pelletier, Andrew Thomas

Language

English

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When Maddy and her father go for a drive they meet two unusual men and witness the magical change of seasons from winter to spring.

2) The spider's gift: a Ukrainian Christmas story

Author

Publisher

Holiday House

Edition

First edition.

Language

English

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Katrusya's family cannot afford Christmas, but they cut a small pine tree in the forest, decorate it with buttons, and, when baby spiders hatch in its branches, they especially enjoy the silvery webs that appear.

3) The castle of the cats

Author

Publisher

Holiday House

Edition

1st ed.

Language

English

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When a farmer sends his sons on three quests to determine who will inherit the farm, Ivan, who is small and simple, finds good luck and wonderful treasures in a castle filled only with cats in fancy costumes and wigs.

4) The birds' gift: a Ukrainian Easter story

Author

Publisher

Holiday House

Language

English

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Villagers take in a flock of golden birds nearly frozen by an early snow and are rewarded with beautifully decorated eggs the next spring.

5) A dog of my own

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Series

Chicken soup for little souls

Publisher

Health Communications

Language

English

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Ben rescues a dog who is afraid of everything and uses love and patience to earn his confidence and bring out his good qualities.