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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Bertha, Our Little German Cousin

Bertha, Our Little German Cousin

Hazelton Blanchard Wade, Mary

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ISBN10: 9354842879
ISBN13: 9789354842870
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Jul 21 2021
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A gentle invitation to a vanished world-where a young cousin from a German American household becomes a bridge between families, kitchens, and playgrounds. Bertha, Our Little German Cousin (Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade) is a tender, observant child's-eye view of turn of the century America, told with warmth, curiosity, and a quiet moral centre. This illustrated children's book weaves family relationships with cross-cultural encounters, offering both a vivid window into daily life and timeless lessons about curiosity, kindness, and shared humanity. For young readers, it is a cradle of memorable moments and gentle adventures, suitable for family read aloud, classroom discussions, and early explorations of social connection. For lovers of juvenile literature, the work shines as a classic example of period storytelling-accessible, morally grounded, and quietly enlightening. Bertha holds literary and historical significance as part of the broader spectrum of turn-of-the-century literature, preserving the voice of German American households and their everyday experiences. It appeals to casual readers seeking heartwarming fiction and to classic-literature collectors in search of a culturally rich, well-curated archive. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. A thoughtful, enduring addition to any well-rounded shelves of children's fiction and illustrated children's books.

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