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The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale About The Rockefeller Center Tree (2011)

by David Rubel(Favorite Author)

4.33 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0375869220 (ISBN13: 9780375869228)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Random House Books for Young Readers

review 1: For my goodreads friends that have kids…Among my All-Time Favorite ‘Spirit of Christmas’ books are: “Christmas Tapestry” by Patricia Polacco; “The Carpenter’s Gift” by David Rubel; and “The Light of Christmas” by Richard Paul Evans. All are priceless in terms of teaching beautifully that giving IS the true spirit of Christmas. And absolutely appropriate for ANY age that needs such an important reminder.“The Carpenter’s Gift” is a heart-warming story about New York’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. It takes place during the Depression when jobs and money were hard to come by. Henry and his dad came up with a clever idea – cutting some of their trees and selling them near a construction sight in downtown Manhattan. The big leftover tree becam... moree a generous gift to the nearby workers. With their meager earned funds, Henry and his dad returned home to have a meager Christmas during difficult times. With a wish and a pinecone, what happens next becomes a special gift for generations to not only enjoy, but a humanitarian action that is alive today. The tree that keeps on giving! Historical notes and pictures are included at the back of this remarkable story.
review 2: I decided to start a new tradition this year and wrap 25 christmas books and put them in a bin before December 1st. Starting on the 1st, we would pick a book each night, unwrap it and read for the month of December. I wanted a variety of books, some more traditional, some more jolly and others that show the spirit of the holiday. I looked up lists of favorite Christmas books and this one was on it. After reading the description, I knew I had to get it and have it be a part of my new tradition. The day it arrived at my house, I opened the box and read it right away. It has beautiful illustrations and a great message! I can't wait to read it to my two boys next month. We live in New York and it could easily be motivation to take them to Rockerfeller Center to ice skate by the tree that is mentioned in the story. We talk about paying it forward all year long as well, so to have the book do that on a much bigger level like Habitat for Humanity is very rewarding.Thank you for the beautiful story! less

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