Fireside Stories: Tales for a Winter's Eve
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The Bag of Warmth
by Caitlín Matthews
Part of the Fireside Stories: Tales for a Winter's Eve series
In this story from the Slavey people of Canada, the sun is kept in a bag by bears, who will not bring warmth back to the world. Can a group of animals work together to end three years a winter and bring back warmth and light?
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The Cailleach of the Snows
by Caitlín Matthews
Part of the Fireside Stories: Tales for a Winter's Eve series
The Cailleach rules in the high mountains, maintaining winter. She kidnaps Bride, and forces her to be her servant. Can Bride overtake Cailleach? Learn about the bravery of Bridge in this Scottish story of the coming of spring.
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The Lonely Boatman
by Caitlín Matthews
Part of the Fireside Stories: Tales for a Winter's Eve series
This Scottish Hallowe'en story is about Hamish, a shy fisherman. He leaves the annual Samhain feast early and meets a young woman. He rows her home to an island in the loch, where they marry and raise a family. But what will happen when Hamish tries to leave the island?
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The Winter Cabin
by Caitlín Matthews
Part of the Fireside Stories: Tales for a Winter's Eve series
These farm animals are not going to let their owners' plans win the day! Instead of letting themselves be put in the pot, they escape to the woods, where they have to use their wits. In this old Russian story, can the animals survive the harsh winter?
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The Twelve Brothers
by Caitlín Matthews
Part of the Fireside Stories: Tales for a Winter's Eve series
Marusha is as pretty as she is good and hard working. When her stepmother and sister send her out into the cold to find violets in January, how can Marusha possibly succeed? This midwinter story from the Czech Republic reminds us to be respectful towards nature.
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The Cantor of the Trees
by Caitlín Matthews
Part of the Fireside Stories: Tales for a Winter's Eve series
In this winter tale, Samuel's grandmother tells him something about the local trees that the rabbi has not taught him. Samuel's love of the trees leads him into great danger. Learn about Samuel's bravery and faith in this Russian story about protecting the things you love.
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Schnitzle, Schnotzle & Schnootzle
by Caitlín Matthews
Part of the Fireside Stories: Tales for a Winter's Eve series
In this magical Christmas Eve story from Austria, three brothers are too poor to hope for anything more than a decent meal. But then, while their father is out looking for work, there is a knock on the door. Who is their very unusual guest?
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