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The Carpenter's Gift

Published
Oct 2011
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General Fiction General Fiction
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48

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This new classic Christmas gift book "brings together two great 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. 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.

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Oct 2011 Random House ISBN13 9780375969225 ISBN10 0375969225
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Oct 2011 Random House ISBN13 9780375869228 ISBN10 0375869220
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Oct 2011 Random House ISBN13 9780375980671 ISBN10 0375980679
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Oct 2011 Random House ISBN10 B005MHHRPM
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Oct 2011 Random House ISBN13 9780375989339 ISBN10 0375989331
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