Two women who were best friends
in high school are now in
their
"remembering" years.
They have
colaborated on a beautiful
little
book entitled Christmas
at Grandma's.
Janet Darr has written the
story of
children visiting their
grandmother
at this magical
season. It combines her memories of many mysterious Christmasses she experienced as a tiny girl in Chicago
in the 1930's and 40's.
The memories and their portrayal
are inspirational. Read a short selection...
"... After everyone had arrived, a little
bell announced Santa's arrival. Then each of us would be given a
large gumdrop with a Lifesaver stuck into the side of it for a handle
and a candle stuck into the top. The candles were lit and
everyone walked, very slowly, holding the candle very carefully, down
that long, dark hallway; the children leading the way ...
Then the lights in
the living room were turned on and Santa was there, with a big bag
stuffed full of gifts, something for each of the children, young and
old. Even the grown-ups would go up and get a gift from Santa
and, sometimes, sit on his lap.
... I have only to
close my eyes and I can be in that hallway, watching that flickering
candle flame, experiencing the importance and responsibility of
carrying a lighted candle all by myself, the anticipation, the
mysteriousness of the darkness all about, feeling the nearness of the
other children, with the grown-ups following behind ..."
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Detail
of the children gathered around grandma.
Detail
of the families in the long, dark hallway.
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Mary Ann's timeless
illustrations
bring Janet's fanciful
memories
to life like no other children's book available today.
She portrays the era in her
amazing style; beautifully bold and tenderly felt.
The books are professionally bound in a
7" x 9" format, with green and red covers. These are perfect for
little hands or mature hands and make charming Christmas stocking
stuffers...
If you'd like to get one, you may contact:
Mrs. Janet Darr
8685 W. Black Ln.
Cheboygan, Michigan 49721
USA
Enclose a shipping address and
money order or bank cheque for
$16 + $2 for
shipping and handling
Outside the USA, please include
$16USD
+ $4USD
for S&H
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Detail
of inspecting the presents on the mantle.
Christmas at Grandma's
Copyright (c) 2004-06; Janet Darr
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Testimonial:
Dear
Mrs. Darr,
Hi,
this is Chase. I'm Linda Golla's step-
grandson,
as you may already know. I am
writing
this letter to thank you for the
FANTASTIC book you wrote
for me. Let me tell
you,
I LOVED it. You worded everything
perfectly.
The illustrations were great too.
Let
me just say that (if you're not already)
you
would be great as a full-time author
publishing
books! Once again, thanks.
Thanks,
Chase
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