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ISBN: 0385328044

ISBN13: 9780385328043

The First Christmas Stocking

Name: This is where it all began
Item: The Big Sleep
Rating: 5
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By Raymond Chandler

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Book Overview

"Dream your dreams, my child, and knit them into the wool." A long time ago a girl named Claire learned to knit by her mother's side. As the mother knit mittens, scarves and all sorts of clothing for the wealthy people of the town, Claire set about knitting stockings to keep her toes warm. Claire, her mother and father, you see, were poor. They lived in a stone hut, with little wood to burn and meagre food to eat. So Claire knit stockings and--with Christmas approaching--heeded her mother's words to knit her Christmas dreams into the wool. Soon Claire became known as the stocking girl--with many orders for stockings to fill. One such order ensured her a handsome payment. Enough to fill her family's hut with light and food. But as she trudged through the snow to deliver the stockings on Christmas Eve, Claire was stirred to share her knitted dreams with someone truly in need. From the Hardcover edition. This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0385328044

ISBN13:9780385328043

Release Date:October 2006

Publisher:Delacorte Books for Young Readers

Length:40 Pages

Weight:0.81 lbs.

Dimensions:11.3" x 0.4" x 7.9"

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Rated 5 stars
First Christmas Stocking- great new Christmas book.

By Thriftbooks.com User, January 9, 2007

I am always looking for good books with lessons or messages- this is one of those books. The idea of giving is always a good idea. It has many words on the page making it more enjoyable as a read aloud or for older children. It is definitely one of our "read at Christmas time" each year books! Hope you'll give it a try.

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Rated 5 stars
A poignant holiday story benefits from Bagram Ibatouline's warm and lovely drawings.

By Thriftbooks.com User, December 9, 2006

A long time ago a poor girl named Claire learns to knit by her mother's side - and knits her Christmas dreams into the wool. An order for six stockings could save her holiday; but on the way she meets a boy even poorer than herself: how can she share her dreams of warmth? A poignant holiday story benefits from Bagram Ibatouline's warm and lovely drawings.

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Rated 5 stars
A Lovely Book

By Thriftbooks.com User, December 4, 2006

I bought multiple copies of this book for neices, nephews, godchildren and young cousins. It's a great antidote to the overly commerecialized Christmas season. The writing is elegant but straightforward, and the illustrations glow. Although it has a strong spiritual message, it is not overtly regligous, so is suitable for all children who celebrate Christmas.

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