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A Birds' Christmas Story is heartwarming Victorian novella about about Carol Bird, born on Christmas Day, who is sickly but generous. Bedridden by age ten, she devotes her energy to planning a heartfelt Christmas celebration for the impoverished ""Ruggles"" children living nearby, and focuses on the spirit of giving rather than material gifts. Humor and compassion, along with a holiday spirit, offer a gentle reminder what is is like to share kindness and the joy of giving.

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Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856-1923) was an American educator, author, and pioneer of the kindergarten movement in the US. She founded the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878 and wrote the classic children's novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. Her work emphasized early childhood education, and she was a celebrated author of children's literature. Marnye Young is a stage, screen, and voice actor and has recorded hundreds of audiobooks. Marnye has an MFA from David Geffen Yale School of Drama and is the recipient of numerous awards, including SOVAS and Earphones. She has done voice-over work for major brands like Microsoft as well as video games. She is a coach and a mentor. Marnye is best known for her role as Lady Anne in the SAG-AFTRA film Richard III with William Daniels. She is a Jane Austenite and a Shakespeare buff. When Marnye isn't working she is busy ""moming"" her identical twin girls.

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