The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree by Rubel, David
The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree by Rubel, David

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

This modern classic Christmas story teaches children the spirit of the season by bringing together two great...
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Author: David Rubel
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The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree by Rubel, David

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

$29.89
The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree by Rubel, David

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

$29.89
Author: David Rubel
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description

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

Author: David Rubel
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/27/2011
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 11.57h x 8.86w x 0.35d
ISBN: 9780375869228
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 146681 / Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree


Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2011
Publishers Weekly 09/26/2011
School Library Journal 10/01/2011 pg. 97
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2011 pg. 70
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 43 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author

DAVID RUBEL is a nationally recognized author and speaker whose work focuses on making American history accessible to a broad audience. His most recent book, If I Had a Hammer, includes a foreward by former president Jimmy Carter. David's children's books, The Scholastic Encyclopedia of the Presidents and Their Times and The Scholastic Atlas of the United States have both become grade-school standards, selling more than half a million copies each in multiple editions.

JIM LAMARCHE has illustrated over 20 children's books, some of which he has also written. His lushly rendered illustrations appear in our recent release, The Day Tiger Rose Said Goodbye, by Jane Yolen. His work has been awarded the Parents magazine Best Book of the Year; the Irma S. and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Picture Books; and the American Bookseller Association Pick-of-the-List. He lives in central California with his wife and children.
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