Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith

The Birds’ Christmas Carol

Born on Christmas morning, Carol Bird grows into the bright center of her family, bringing warmth, generosity, and tenderness wherever she goes. Her kindness touches her parents, brothers, and the neighborhood children, especially the Ruggles family. As the story turns toward illness and loss, Carol’s patience and loving spirit deepen the family’s tenderness. In the final Christmas scenes, she gives a feast and gifts to the children she cares for, then dies peacefully after hearing the church music she loves. The result is a moving holiday story about love, giving, and the lasting light one child can leave behind.