{"product_id":"the-christmas-boot-isbn-9780803741348","title":"The Christmas Boot","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn the spirit of Christmas classics \u003ci\u003eThe Polar Express\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Night Before Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e comes a holiday tale about the magic of Santa, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lonely Hannah is delighted to discover a warm black boot as she gathers kindling in the forest. A poor woman, she doesn't have proper shoes on her cold feet. \"Glory be! I only wish I had your mate,\" she says to the boot, and the next morning, to her great surprise, there is not just one boot but two sitting by her bed! More wishes bring even better gifts—but the best is still to come: A visitor arrives at her door—a man with a big white beard, wearing a red suit and only one boot. Who could this magical visitor be? Santa Claus, of course! And he has one more surprise in store for Hannah: She wakes up the next morning to find a new puppy waiting for her!\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Boot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWinner of the Golden Kite Award for Picture Book Text\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[A] folksy fable about deprivation, abundance, and the spirit of Christmas. . . . As always, Pinkney's soft, colorful watercolors find deep beauty and interest in simple things.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Pinkney enhances the strong text with his delightful watercolor illustrations filled with homey details and swirling snowflakes. . . . A winner of a story with enchanting illustrations by a master.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e* \u003c\/i\u003e\"Gently told and exquisitely illustrated, this holiday jewel centers on Hannah Greyweather, a poor woman who lives in a 'ramshackle cabin' and finds a boot in the snow. . . . Pinkney's meticulously detailed art exudes old-world charm and is a splendid match for Wheeler's tender tale about taking only what one needs.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"The story's warm folktale feel is heightened by the Caledcott medalist Pinkney's glowing art, alive with details and overflowing with ambiance. . . . Here is a holiday book that provides something to talk about as well as look at.\"—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003eLisa Wheeler is the award-winning author of more than 30 books for children. She lives in southeast Michigan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJerry Pinkney\u003c\/b\u003e was one of America’s most acclaimed illustrators. He won the Caldecott Medal, five Caldecott Honors, five Coretta Scott King Awards, five Coretta Scott King Honors, five \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eBest Illustrated Awards, the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the Society of Illustrators’ Original Art Show Lifetime Achievement Award, and many other prizes and honors. His long list of celebrated titles includes \u003ci\u003eMirandy and Brother Wind, The Little Red Hen, The Little Match Girl, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The Lion \u0026amp; The Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e. His family includes a number of acclaimed children's book creators: his son, artist Brian Pinkney; his daughter-in-law, author and children's book editor Andrea Davis Pinkney; and his granddaughter, author-illustrator Charnelle Pinkney Barlow.","brand":"Rocky Pond Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301685711077,"sku":"NP9780803741348","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780803741348.jpg?v=1767738684","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-christmas-boot-isbn-9780803741348","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}