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Inspired by an island culture, designed for children. Not long ago, knitwear made up a large proportion of daily wear in Newfoundland and Labrador -- including how we dressed children for the cold North Atlantic weather. Newfoundland Knits for Little Ones is a tribute to that knitting tradition. Inspired by garments and styles of the past, these patterns take a modern approach to Newfoundland and Labrador knitting, creating beautiful and functional knits that today's kids will love to wear. From cabled overalls to cozy sweaters, a whimsical pixie hat to a sweet eyelet dress, this collection is made for adventurous kids and busy days. Each of the 15 patterns in this collection incorporates traditional elements in a contemporary style with the needs of babies, toddlers, and children at heart. Adult sizing is included for mittens, slippers, and hats, so the whole family can stay cute and cozy together. This book includes: 15 detailed patterns with charts, writen descriptions, proposed sizing, and suggested yarns. Upsizing mittens, slippers, and hats patterns for adults. 60 full-color photos, including kids at play in their knitwear. Tips to keep in mind when knitting for babies and children. A special techniques section to ensure knitting success.

A young boy's grief and a heartfelt Christmas wish give away to a magical adventure of hope.It's the first Christmas Eve without his loving parents, and a grief-stricken child named Gabe has a sad heart. Mourning their absence, the despondent boy makes a wish that changes his lonely night into one of adventure. Through a dreamily illustrated text, author Katrina Doucet masterfully weaves a poignant story of hope about dealing with loss. At bedtime in his grandparent's house, Gabe is missing his parents on his first Christmas Eve since they passed away. He comforts himself by holding the last cherished gift they gave their son, a beautiful snow globe. Tears falling, he looks out the window to find a reindeer just like the one in his snow globe. As the globe begins to glow, Gabe closes his eyes, making a wish to see his parents again. He opens them to find himself magically inside the snow globe, along with the reindeer, whose name is Comet.The pair fly together until they reach the North Pole, where Gabe is surprised to see a vibrant and quaint village full of festive lights, holiday music, friendly animals, and candy. He is shown around by friendly elves, but the lively Christmas cheer makes Gabe mourn the wonderful holidays he shared with his parents, deepening his grief. Comet brings him to a sparkling and magical pond, where Gabe looks at his watery reflection and releases a cascade of emotions: sadness, longing, and anger. When Gabe looks down again, what's reflected back is an image of his loving parents embracing him. "They are always with me," Gabe realized as he rubbed away his tears. When it is finally Christmas morning at his grandparents' house, he is surprised with another loving gift that conveys that parents' love endures forever.Katrina Doucet's moving story gently addresses the difficult topic of grief, its associated many emotions, and how to heal and move forward in a healthy way. A wonderful read-aloud, Gabe's Christmas Wish brings a meaningful message of hope, helping families and educators of young children bridge this challenging subject.