Alta Halverson Seymour

Arne and his family waited and prayed for the freighter Stjerne which was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things to the little Norwegian fishing village. How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a...tale interwoven with picturesque customs of celebrating Christmas in Norway.

A Story of Norway

Arne and the Christmas Star

Told through the harrowing experiences of the Van Rossem family of Kuyfoort, this is the story of the great flood that swept over Holland in January, 1953. The courage and heroism of the people in their fight against the encroaching sea, the search for and rescue of survivors and the reclamation of their homes and land are depicted. “How the wind blows tonight! As if it wants to tear the house up by the roots,” says Tante Anna. But the van Rossem family isn’t worried. Isn’t their house strong and solid? And the dikes that hold back the sea—aren’t they strong, too? That very night they waken to the shriek of sirens and the clang of church bells. They hear an even more frightening sound, too—the rush of water flooding the house. And then comes the cry that strikes terror to the heart of every Dutch boy and girl: “Get to your attic. The dike gave way!”

When the Dikes Broke

75th Anniversary Edition. Printed in full color. A Grandma for Christmas is an enchanting story of Christmas in a far-off corner of the world. With the wonderful, unhurried charm of the 19th century, the Roland family celebrates Christmas on their farm in the Norwegian mountains. The hustle and bustle of preparation, days spent in the bakehouse making bread and festive holiday cakes, gifts fashioned in secret by loving hands-though the Rolands celebrate differently, their Christmas spirit is the same as ours today. With Christmas approaching, young Gunnuf Roland is worried about his elderly neighbor, Fru Solem. He brings her kindling, fish to eat, and splits wood for her fire, knowing she needs a little extra help. He remembers his own dear grandmother, listening to her stories, playing games, and many other kindnesses. To Gunnuf it seems there should be a grandma in every home-especially at Christmastime. A glossary of Norwegian terms and seven authentic Norwegian recipes are included. All black and white illustrations have been partly colorized in blue, red and yellow to blend with the original style.

A Grandma for Christmas

Mary Stevens

This is a new release of the original 1956 edition.

Alta Halverson Seymour

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