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Also by David Rubel:

The Carpenter's Gift, October 2011
Hardcover / e-Book
If I Had A Hammer, October 2009
Hardcover

The Carpenter's Gift
David Rubel

Family, friendship, and the spirit of giving are at the heart of this inspiring picture book.

Random House
October 2011
On Sale: September 27, 2011
Featuring: Henry
48 pages
ISBN: 0375869220
EAN: 9780375869228
Kindle: B005MHHRPM
Hardcover / e-Book
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Childrens | Holiday

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.

Comments

3 comments posted.

Re: The Carpenter's Gift

This is definitely a beautiful story! On my Wish List!
(Felicia Ciaudelli 6:41am December 25, 2011)

sounds like an interesting book. would love to read it.
(Kathy Weber 10:53pm December 25, 2011)

This book sounds like a very heart warming story.
(Patricia Chaddock 9:41pm December 26, 2011)