The Christmas Coat Memories of My Sioux Childhood

(Hardback)

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Virginia's coat is too small and hardly protects her from the frigid South Dakata winter. As Christmas approaches, all the children on the Sioux reservation look forward to receiving boxes full of clothing sent by congregations in the East. Virginia spots a beautiful gray fur coat but holds back tears as it is claimed by one of her classmates. Later, virginia can't believe what Mama brings home. Based on an event from the author's childhood, this picture book captures the true spirit of Christmas.

Author Bio

Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve spent her childhood on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation and now lives in Rapid City, South, Dakota. She is the anthologist of the much praised poetry book, "Dancing Treepees: Poems of American Indian Youth." ELLEN BEIER has illustrated numerous books for children, including Sybil Ludington's Midnight Ride by Marshal Amstel and The Promise Quilt by Candice F. Ransom. She lives in Corvallis, Oregon.