The Bird's Christmas Carol by Kate Douglas Wiggin Fiction Historical United States People & Places Readers - Chapter Books

<p><strong>Mrs. Bird thought as the Christmas music floated in upon her gentle sleep that she had slipped into heaven with her new baby and that angels were bidding them welcome. </strong>But the tiny bundle by her side stirred a little though it was scarcely more than the ruffling of a feather; and she awoke drew the baby closer and listened to the voices outside brimming with joy: Carol brothers carol Carol joyfully Carol the good tidings Carol merrily! Why my baby whispered Mrs. Bird in soft surprise I had forgotten what day it was. You are a little Christmas child and we will name you 'Carol' -- mother's little Christmas Carol!</p><p>Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856-1923) author of such works as Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Penelope's English Experiences and A Village Stradivarius was one of America's most popular writers of books for young people.</p>