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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1955 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
Christmas Day in the Morning
By Pearl S. Buck, Mark Buehner (Illustrator)
A boy seeks the perfect Christmas gift for his father without spending money.
32 pages· 1,266 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
On Christmas Eve, young Rob faces a dilemma: how to show his love for his father with little money. As the clock ticks, he discovers a gift that transcends material value. In this touching tale, Rob learns that the best presents come from the heart. Will his heartfelt gesture capture the true spirit of Christmas? This timeless story, enriched with vibrant illustrations, invites readers to explore the essence of giving and love during the holiday season.
From the publisher
From Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck and acclaimed artist Mark Buehner comes a heartwarming story that illustrates the true meaning of Christmas.Rob wants to get his father something special for Christmas this year–something that shows how much he really loves him. But it’s Christmas Eve, and he doesn’t have much money to spend. What could he possibly get? Suddenly, Rob thinks of the best gift of all…The acclaimed author of nearly a hundred books for children and adults, Pearl S. Buck captures the spirit of Christmas in this elegant, heartening story about a boy’s gift of love. Originally published in 1955, this timeless story with glorious full-color art by Mark Buehner will be a welcome addition to your holiday collection.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,266
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD770L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
6.5
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.9
- F&P level
- ~R
Publication
- Published
- October 1, 2002
- First published
- January 1, 1955
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780688162672
- LCCN
- 2001039497
- OCLC
- 47625323
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