
Bertha, Our Little German Cousin
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A gentle invitation to a vanished world-where a young cousin from a German American household becomes a bridge between families, kitchens, and playgrounds. Bertha, Our Little German Cousin (Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade) is a tender, observant child's-eye view of turn of the century America, told with warmth, curiosity, and a quiet moral centre. This illustrated children's book weaves family relationships with cross-cultural encounters, offering both a vivid window into daily life and timeless lessons about curiosity, kindness, and shared humanity. For young readers, it is a cradle of memorable...
A gentle invitation to a vanished world-where a young cousin from a German American household becomes a bridge between families, kitchens, and playgrounds. Bertha, Our Little German Cousin (Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade) is a tender, observant child's-eye view of turn of the century America, told with warmth, curiosity, and a quiet moral centre. This illustrated children's book weaves family relationships with cross-cultural encounters, offering both a vivid window into daily life and timeless lessons about curiosity, kindness, and shared humanity. For young readers, it is a cradle of memorable moments and gentle adventures, suitable for family read aloud, classroom discussions, and early explorations of social connection. For lovers of juvenile literature, the work shines as a classic example of period storytelling-accessible, morally grounded, and quietly enlightening. Bertha holds literary and historical significance as part of the broader spectrum of turn¿of¿the¿century literature, preserving the voice of German American households and their everyday experiences. It appeals to casual readers seeking heartwarming fiction and to classic¿literature collectors in search of a culturally rich, well¿curated archive. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. A thoughtful, enduring addition to any well¿rounded shelves of children's fiction and illustrated children's books.