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

by David Rubel

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375869220
• ISBN13: 9780375869228
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.9" x 11.6"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4

Customer Reviews

The Carpenter's Gift

Beautiful illustrations, Heartwarming story. I'm soooo pleased that I added this to my Christmas Book library! This is one to cherish for ages!