<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this charming Christmas story, the lasting legacy of New York's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is chronicled. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>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.</b> <p/>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. <p/> Written by children's nonfiction author David Rubel in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity. Gorgeous illustrations crafted by Jim LaMarche. <p/>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. --<i>The Horn Book</i></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Review, The Horn Book, November/December 2011</b><br>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. <p/><b>Review, School Library Journal, October 1, 2011<br></b>Detailed characterizations and a straightforward tone keep the tender tale from becoming saccharine. LaMarche's almost impressionistic colored-pencil illustrations put readers in the midst of the action. <p/><b>Review, Publishers Weekly, September 26, 2011</b><br>Author/historian Rubel's story of a Depression-era family's connection to that first tree--and the ripple effect of its bounties--puts the now magnificent symbol in perspective. LaMarche conveys emotional resonance with gauzy, soft-hued paintings of the inspirational proceedings. <p/><i>"The Carpenter's Gift</i> captures two of New York City's greatest traditions ― the Rockefeller Center tree lighting and giving back to people in need― in a way that families can share together all year long." <i>― <b>Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of the City of New York</b></i> <p/>"The heartwarming tale told in <i>The Carpenter's Gift</i> brings together--through beautiful illustrations and a moving, multi-generational story--two great traditions: the Rockefeller Center tree and the neighbor-helping-neighbor program of Habitat for Humanity." <i>--<b>Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States and dedicated Habitat volunteer</b></i> <p/>"Through my support of Habitat for Humanity, I have seen all of the good that can happen when people work alongside each other to build something better. I see the same thread in <i>The Carpenter's Gift</i>, a sweet story" about a young boy whose life is changed when new friends help his family build a house <i>-- <b>Susan Sarandon, actress<br></b></i><br>"My dad was a carpenter who built the house we grew up in, and this book brings to mind his gentle nature and generosity." <b> </b><i>-- <b>Garrison Keillor, storyteller</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>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, <i>If I Had a Hammer</i>, includes a foreward by former president Jimmy Carter. David's children's books, <i>The Scholastic Encyclopedia of the Presidents and Their Times</i> and <i>The Scholastic Atlas of the United States</i> have both become grade-school standards, selling more than half a million copies each in multiple editions. <p/>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, <i>The Day Tiger Rose Said Goodbye</i>, by Jane Yolen. His work has been awarded the <i>Parents</i> 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.</p>
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