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Capturing the Texas Rancher's Heart

Playing it forward...the best gift for all

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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David Rubel

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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.