This Way to Christmas is a heartwarming children's book written by Ruth Sawyer. The story follows two siblings, Alec and his little sister, Ann, as they embark on a magical journey to find the perfect Christmas tree for their family. Along the way, they encounter a cast of characters including a talking horse, a wise old owl, and a mischievous elf, who help them on their quest. As they search for the tree, the children learn the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of family and kindness. The book is beautifully illustrated by Valenti Angelo, with charming and whimsical drawings that bring the story to life. This Way to Christmas is a timeless classic that will delight children and adults alike, and is sure to become a cherished part of any family's holiday traditions.1916. 1937 Newbery Award-winning author Ruth Sawyer's This Way To Christmas tells about David who is sent away from his family because of the first world war. Irish Johanna, David's old nurse, regards the other people on their isolated mountain as heathen. David finds companionship by visiting them, hearing their stories of Christmas, and retelling their stories to his hosts. David, who is younger and less prejudiced, communicates a vision of their shared humanity to his elders. In the end, they all come together at a communal meal. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.