A Time To Keep

This is a delightful book for young children with elaborate pictures on every page. Each month is profiled with family traditions ranging from celebrating Valentine’s Day, Washington’s  birthday, a maple gathering and sugaring off party, May day and a may pole, garden planting, the Fourth of July, the state fair, Thanksgiving, St. Nicholas’ birthday and finally, Christmas. It is truly amazing how much time was invested in traditions a century ago. One of the most remarkable celebrations shared is when a child’s birthday cake comes floating down the river.

This book will help children grasp the calendar year and will encourage adults to look for new ways to celebrate each month and season.