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Christmas In The Bushveld: A Warm and Wonderful African Christmas Tale for kids ages 2 to 8
Paperback
General Juvenile NonfictionHoliday
ISBN13: 9780639895499
Publisher: Nlsa
Published: Dec 10 2025
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.07 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Lerato has always dreamed of a white Christmas - sparkling snow, frosty rooftops, and glittering pine trees like the ones she's seen in books. But in her small village in the African bushveld, Christmas looks very different.
On Christmas Eve, her grandfather, Gogo Thabo, gently guides her on a magical journey through their own traditions. Together, they join the villagers in decorating a majestic baobab tree with handmade ornaments crafted from beads, clay animals, woven grass, and bright African fabrics. As families prepare a festive feast filled with delicious aromas and joyful music fills the air, Lerato begins to see Christmas in a new light.
Filled with warmth, family, culture, and community, Christmas in the Bushveld is a heartwarming story that celebrates the beauty of African traditions and reminds children that Christmas magic comes in many forms - not just snow.
Perfect for readers ages 2-8, classrooms, holiday read-alouds, and families who love stories that honor cultural diversity.
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