A Canadian Pioneer picture book where a young girl gets an unusual Christmas gift and part of it goes missing! This story is written for the enjoyment of children but also to intentionally create discussion and learning regarding the passage of time, traditions and changes to living that time can bring. It is also meant as a picture book for families, libraries, and classrooms to share. ¿ Stories provide important opportunities to bring history to life. Through stories, people share information, values and attitudes about history, culture, and heritage. ¿ Stories provide learners with opportunities to understand the dynamics of people, cultures, and places. ¿ Stories provide learning opportunities for children to value diversity, respect, dignity, and equality among all people.