Books like A Prairie Boy's Winter by William Kurelek
Illustrated by William Kurelek, this picture book portrays the everyday winter of a prairie farm boy during the 1930s. Drawing on his own childhood experience, Kurelek blends realistic scenes and lyrical detail to give readers across ages an engaging glimpse into Canadian farm life and winter customs.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: William Kurelek
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