The Christmas Orange
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5
No. of pages 32
Published: 2003
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"The Christmas Orange" by Don Gillmor tells the heartwarming story of a young boy named Tommy who longs for a special Christmas despite the hardships his family faces. Set during the Great Depression, the tale revolves around the tradition of receiving an orange in a stocking, a rare treat that symbolizes hope and joy during tough times. As Tommy navigates his world filled with love, family struggles, and the magic of the holiday season, he learns the true meaning of generosity and the spirit of giving. This touching narrative captures the essence of Christmas and the importance of kindness amidst adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Fitzhenry & Whiteside .
Don Gillmor has been a contributing editor to Saturday Night since 1988. He is an award-winning author of numerous articles and reviews for The Globe and Mail , Montreal Gazette , Rolling Stone and Equinox . He lives in Toronto. Marie-Louise Gay is an outstanding artist and children's author. She is the recipient of the Governor General's Award (Canada) as well as numerous other prizes. She lives with her family in Montreal, Canada.