Christmas In The Country

On the 20th anniversary of their first collaboration Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and Caldecott Honor artist Diane Goode reunite for a story about the joy and warmth of Christmastime. Cynthia Rylant returns to her Appalachian roots in this story of a young girl who lives with her grandparents in the country. As in her very first book WHEN I WAS YOUNG IN THE MOUNTAINS (for which illustrator Diane Goode received a Caldecott Honor) Rylant evokes the warmth of the joyful Christmas season and celebrates the greatest gift of all--the love of family. Diane Goodes cheerful watercolors capture the festivities of the season from Christmas trees loaded with homemade ornaments to the snow-covered countryside. A warm evocative portrait of a loving family and a favorite season.