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The Carpenter's Gift
The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree | David Rubel
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Family, friendship, and the spirit of giving are at the heart of this inspiring picture book. 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. Written by children's nonfiction author David Rubel, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity, The Carpenter's Gift features charming, full-color illustrations by Jim LaMarche.
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Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree | David Rubel
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I had ordered this from the library for #wintergames but it was so popular that I just got it this week.
Overall it is a heartwarming story of kindness and paying it forward.

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Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree | David Rubel
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❄️ tagged!

❄️ Grinch voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch

#two4tuesday @TheSpineView

tagged users iconwanderinglynn, Kimberlone, erzascarletbookgasm, OriginalCyn620, Andrea313, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks, Avanders, StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego, PaperbackPirate, EadieB
EadieB Thanks for the tag! 4y
OriginalCyn620 Thanks for the tag! 💚 4y
Andrea313 Thanks for the tag! ❄️❄️❄️ 4y
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erzascarletbookgasm Thanks for the tag! ☃️ 4y
TheSpineView I've not read that book. Looks like a great choice for my grands. Thanks for playing! 🤩📘🎄 4y
Eggs @EadieB @OriginalCyn620 @Andrea313 @erzascarletbookgasm @TheSpineView 💙🌟💙 4y
Kimberlone I‘m gonna say it‘s probably the Grinch for both? But Buddy the Elf and Jack Skellington also make the short list! 4y
wanderinglynn Yes! The Grinch voiced by Benedict💚 Thanks for the tag! 4y
PaperbackPirate Thank you for the tag! 💚 Grinch 4y
Eggs @Kimberlone @wanderinglynn @PaperbackPirate 💙❄️🎄💚 4y
Avanders Benedict does that Grinch voice so well... 💚💚 4y
Eggs Indeed 👏🏻👏🏻 @Avanders He is the master of snark (edited) 4y
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AmyK1
AmyK1
The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree | David Rubel
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A couple Christmas children‘s books tonight for #merryreaders #wintergames2020 101pts

@Clwojick @StayCurious

Clwojick Yay! Way to go. 4y
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The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree | David Rubel
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My favorite art is in Christmas picture books🥰🎄💗 and I am so thankful for my collection 🙏🏻 and for the inspiration of the illustrators who make the magic!

#artappreciation #thankfulthoughts @Eggs

#inspiration #forevernovember @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

Texreader What an amazing photo! 4y
Eggs Thanks Karen 💞 @Texreader (edited) 4y
TEArificbooks Fantastic photo. I love the stars 4y
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Eggs Thank you 🙏🏻💗 @mdm139 4y
OriginalCyn620 Love your stats! Great pic too! ⭐️ 4y
Eggs @OriginalCyn620 Thanks ⭐️✨⭐️ 4y
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Come-read-with-me
Come-read-with-me
The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree | David Rubel
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#wintergames #thefilthyanimals Another group of great Christmas reads. Four new-to-me books for the holiday season. I‘m finding a great selection of Christmas books at our local library! My nieces are asking for more and more stories so I‘m combing the shelves everywhere to satisfy their love for Christmas stories! These will be prepared for our next FaceTime reading sessions 🙌🏻

tagged users iconClwojick, StayCurious, rather_be_reading
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sblbooks
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The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree | David Rubel
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I would recommend this picture book for a early grade reader or anyone who enjoys history.
#WinterGames #holidayreads #teamelectricsex
@LibrarianRyan @Clwojick @StayCurious

LibrarianRyan I loved with book when it came out. +21 5y
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AmyK1
AmyK1
The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree | David Rubel
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I‘m having a great time reading all these children‘s Christmas books. I read these this morning while my son was doing his history lesson. Of these 4, the tagged was my favorite with The All-I‘ll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll a close second. All were good though. #holidayread #merryreaders #wintergames @Clwojick @StayCurious

Clwojick 81 pt 5y
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megnews
megnews
The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree | David Rubel
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Wow. I never knew the history of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and the good that it brings. A sweet picture book for Christmas.

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Eggs
Eggs
The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree | David Rubel
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📘 tagged
💞 Both!
💚 bright/neon green
👶🏼 haven't a clue and there's no one to ask
❤️ ✅
#friyayintro @howjessreads

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Eggs
Eggs
The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree | David Rubel
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#2Kgiveaway @ErinSueG
I love Christmas books. I chose this for its illustrations. The stories are humbling; most centered around the true meaning of giving and the magic in a child's heart ❤️

Erinsuereads Oh I love Christmas stories! Those are fabulous illustrations! Thanks for entering! 6y
Eggs Thank you @ErinSueG for offering this❣️❣️ 6y
JoScho Beautiful pictures ❤️ 6y
Eggs @JoScho This is one scrumptious book, art so ethereal and soft *sigh* 6y
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Eggs
Eggs
The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree | David Rubel
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Great storytelling about how the Rockefeller tree in NYC originated. Stunning art

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Hollie I ❤️ NY 7y
Eggs @Hollie 😍😍😍 7y
JessClark78 ❤️ 7y
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