The Golden Almanac

The Golden Almanac

Dorothy Bennett

pictures by Masha 1944

It's that time of year when change is in the air.  Summer is coming to an end and school is starting.  I'm sad to see Summer go (and I was always sad that my kids had to go back to school) but Autumn is my very favorite time of year.  So I'm looking forward to this change!  I recently picked this book up at a flea market.  I am a sucker for collections of poetry and pictures and a gathering of seasonal writing.  That is was illustrated by Masha just makes it all the better!

Aren't these end pages just wonderful?!

This might be my favorite illustration!

A Child's Story of the Nativity

Christmas books just don't get any more beautiful than this!  Masha's illustrations are embellished with gold and the pages shine. 

A Child's Story of the Nativity

illustrated by Masha 1943 

The story, adhering to scripture, starts with Mary as a young maiden. It's also one of the few versions that show the wise men visiting later, when Jesus is a bit older.  I love taking this one out to read and display every December.