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ISBN: 0375869220

ISBN13: 9780375869228

The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree

Name: The Carpenter&#39;s Gift
Item: The Carpenter&#39;s Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree
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by David Rubel

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Book Overview

This modern classic Christmas story teaches children the spirit of the season by bringing together two great New York City traditions: the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and the neighbor-helping-neighbor program of Habitat for Humanity.

Opening in Depression-era New York City, The Carpenter's Gift tells the story of eight-year-old Henry and his father selling Christmas trees. They give a Christmas tree to construction workers building Rockefeller Center and celebrate together. Through the kindness of the construction workers and neighbors, Henry gets his wish for a nice, warm home to replace his family's drafty shack. He plants a pinecone from that first Rockefeller Center Tree. As an old man, Henry repays the gift by donating the enormous tree that has grown from that pinecone to become a Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. After bringing joy to thousands as the Rockefeller Center tree, its wood will be used to build a home for another family in need.

Written by children's nonfiction author David Rubel in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity. Gorgeous illustrations crafted by Jim LaMarche.

"Rubel's story of compassion hits all the right holiday notes; LaMarche's lush, warm illustrations of glowing Christmas trees and smiling, caring characters drive home the central message of charity." --The Horn Book

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0375869220

ISBN13:9780375869228

Release Date:September 2011

Publisher:Random House Books for Young Readers

Length:48 Pages

Weight:0.99 lbs.

Dimensions:0.3" x 8.9" x 11.6"

Age Range:5 to 9 years

Grade Range:Kindergarten to Grade 4

Related Subjects

Family Values Holiday Traditions New York City History Children's Literature Community Spirit Children's Children's Books Christmas Family Life Friendship

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