Carpenter's Gift A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree |
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Author:
| Rubel, David |
ISBN: | 978-1-299-08794-1 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2011 |
Publisher: | Random House Books for Young Readers
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $53.97 |
Book Description:
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Family, friendship, and the spirit of giving are at the heart of this inspiring picture book. Opening in Depression-era New York, "The Carpenter's Gift" tells the story of eight-year-old Henry and his out-of-work father selling Christmas trees in Manhattan. They give one of their leftover trees to construction workers building Rockefeller Center. That tree becomes the first Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the finest Henry has seen when adorned with homemade decorations. Henry...
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Family, friendship, and the spirit of giving are at the heart of this inspiring picture book. Opening in Depression-era New York, "The Carpenter's Gift" tells the story of eight-year-old Henry and his out-of-work father selling Christmas trees in Manhattan. They give one of their leftover trees to construction workers building Rockefeller Center. That tree becomes the first Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the finest Henry has seen when adorned with homemade decorations. Henry wishes on the tree for a nice, warm house to replace his family's drafty, one-room shack. Through the kindness of new friends and old neighbors, Henry's wish is granted, and he plants a pinecone to commemorate the event. As an old man, Henry repays the gift by donating to Rockefeller Center the enormous tree that has grown from that pinecone. After bringing joy to thousands as a beautiful Christmas tree, its wood will be used to build a home for a family in need.
Written by children's nonfiction author David Rubel, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity, "The Carpenter's Gift" features charming, full-color illustrations by Jim LaMarche.