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Review, School Library Journal, October 1, 2011<br> Detailed characterizations and a straightforward tone keep the tender tale from becoming saccharine. LaMarche's almost impressionistic colored-pencil illustrations put readers in the midst of the action. <br> The Carpenter's Gift captures two of New York City's greatest traditions &#8213; the Rockefeller Center tree lighting and giving back to people in need&#8213; in a way that families can share together all year long. &#8213; Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of the City of New York <br> The heartwarming tale told in The Carpenter's Gift brings together--through beautiful illustrations and a moving, multi-generational story--two great traditions: the Rockefeller Center tree and the neighbor-helping-neighbor program of Habitat for Humanity. --Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States and dedicated Habitat volunteer <br> Through my support of Habitat for Humanity, I have seen all of the good that can happen wh

Review, The Horn Book, November/December 2011<br> 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. <br>Review, School Library Journal, October 1, 2011<br> Detailed characterizations and a straightforward tone keep the tender tale from becoming saccharine. LaMarche's almost impressionistic colored-pencil illustrations put readers in the midst of the action. <br>Review, Publishers Weekly, September 26, 2011<br> Author/historian Rubel's story of a Depression-era family's connection to that first tree--and the ripple effect of its bounties--puts the now magnificent symbol in perspective. LaMarche conveys emotional resonance with gauzy, soft-hued paintings of the inspirational proceedings. <br> The Carpenter's Gift captures two of New York City's greatest traditions &#8213; the Rockefeller Center tree lighting and giving back too

Review, The Horn Book, November/December 2011<br> 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. <br>Review, School Library Journal, October 1, 2011<br> Detailed characterizations and a straightforward tone keep the tender tale from becoming saccharine. LaMarche's almost impressionistic colored-pencil illustrations put readers in the midst of the action. <br>Review, Publishers Weekly, September 26, 2011<br> Author/historian Rubel's story of a Depression-era family's connection to that first tree--and the ripple effect of its bounties--puts the now magnificent symbol in perspective. LaMarche conveys emotional resonance with gauzy, soft-hued paintings of the inspirational proceedings. <br> The Carpenter's Gift captures two of New York City's greatest traditions &#8213; the Rockefeller Center tree lighting and giving back tod

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DAVID RUBEL is a nationally recognized author and speaker whose work focuses on making American history accessible to a broad audience. His most recent book, If I Had a Hammer, includes a foreward by former president Jimmy Carter. David's children's books, The Scholastic Encyclopedia of the Presidents and Their Times and The Scholastic Atlas of the United States have both become grade-school standards, selling more than half a million copies each in multiple editions. JIM LAMARCHE has illustrated over 20 children's books, some of which he has also written. His lushly rendered illustrations appear in our recent release, The Day Tiger Rose Said Goodbye, by Jane Yolen. His work has been awarded the Parents magazine Best Book of the Year; the Irma S. and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Picture Books; and the American Bookseller Association Pick-of-the-List. He lives in central California with his wife and children. From the Hardcover edition.

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