Introduce your child to the heroic early days of the American Revolution, when a young nation's fate hung in the balance on a snowy Christmas night in 1776.


¿¿¿¿Written in rhyming verse that is a joy to read aloud, Christmas, 1776 follows George Washington and his continental army as they struggle for freedom and independence against the powerful British army. The vivid illustrations heighten the drama as the Americans plot a surprise counterattack after being pushed out of New York City and all the way to the far side of the Delaware river. George Washington decides to lead them on a daring raid across the river on Christmas night...


By introducing your child to one of America's early and dramatic victories, you'll get them hooked on American history from a young age. Share this wonderful story with them and watch as their curiosity and interest in their country's history grows.¿¿¿