Christmas Day in the Morning
Christmas Day in the Morning

Christmas Day in the Morning

Written by Pearl S. Buck & illustrated by Mark Buehner
Hardcover
$18.99
$17.97
4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
40
Words per page
AD770L
Lexile measure
Oct 1, 2002
Publication date

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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.

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The Creatives Behind the Book

    Illustrator
    Mark Buehner

    The husband-and-wife team behind the best-selling Snowmen at Night and Snowmen at Christmas, Caralyn and Mark Buehner are also the creators of the award-winning Fanny’s Dream. Upcoming collaborations include an original fairy tale about a lonely princess who decides to become a hairdresser. They live in Utah with their nine children.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780688162672
Publication Date
October 1, 2002
Publisher
HarperCollins
Original Publication Date
January 1, 1955
Page Count
32
Words Per Page
40
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2001039497
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
47625323
Lexile® Level
AD770L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~R
Est. ATOS® Book Level
~4.9

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