The First Christmas Stocking

by Elizabeth Winthrop

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... 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"

Customer Reviews

First Christmas Stocking- great new Christmas book.

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.

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

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.

A Lovely Book

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.