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Book SynopsisA loving tale of a boy who dreams of becoming a cowboy while also embracing his Norwegian heritage
Nils is a lanky American boy who dreams of becoming a cowboy. One day a package arrives from his grandmother in Norway: she has sent him a pair of stockings she knit herself. Nils is excited to wear his stockings to school—only to be teased by the other children and embarrassed by his new gift. He later gets the last laugh one snowy day when the other boys at school shiver in the cold while he is warm, wearing his lovely stockings. Beautifully illustrated, Nils depicts the landscapes near their New England home that inspired the authors and gently encourages first-generation immigrants to celebrate their family heritage and unique traditions.
Trade Review"Nils is a great book for children with a long-lasting message."—UP Book Review
"This is a beautiful book — in words and illustrations — for middle-grade readers."—Pioneer Press
"The beautiful and characteristic d’Aulaire illustrations are the highlight of this nostalgic re-issue."—Youth Services Book Review
"The literary and artistic heritage of the authors is legendary, especially the colorful stone lithographs created using Bavarian limestone."—The Oneota Reading Journal
"Clear-headed and gorgeous to look at, Nils is sure to please as a bedtime story that kids will keep asking for."—The Corresponder
"Despite being written over 70 years ago, Nils by Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire continues to strike a chord with readers."—Viking Magazine
