{"product_id":"carpenters-gift-a-christmas-tale-about-the-rockefeller-center-tree","title":"Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis modern classic Christmas story teaches children the spirit of the season by bringing together two great New York City traditions: the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and the neighbor-helping-neighbor program of Habitat for Humanity.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOpening 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 to become a Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. After bringing joy to thousands as the Rockefeller Center tree, its wood will be used to build a home for another family in need. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Written by children's nonfiction author David Rubel in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity. Gorgeous illustrations crafted by Jim LaMarche. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Rubel's story of compassion hits all the right holiday notes; LaMarche's lush, warm illustrations of glowing Christmas trees and smiling, caring characters drive home the central message of charity.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Jim LaMarche, David Rubel","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46350640972012,"sku":"9780375869228","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780375869228.jpg?v=1744187618","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/carpenters-gift-a-christmas-tale-about-the-rockefeller-center-tree","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}