Punchinello and the Most Marvelous Gift
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004 · Est. 21 min read-aloud

Punchinello and the Most Marvelous Gift

By Max Lucado, Sergio Martinez (Illustrator)

Part of the Max Lucado's Wemmicks series

Punchinello's mishap at the festival reveals the true meaning of Maker-Day.

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32 pages· 2,625 words· Est. 21 min read-aloud
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In Wemmicksville, Punchinello dreams of a grand gesture for the Maker-Day Festival. As others prepare their own impressive contributions, Punchinello's accidental chaos threatens to ruin everything. Yet, amidst the wreckage of cakes, bouquets, and music, a deeper truth emerges. Can a mishap reveal the festival's true purpose? Discover how a disaster turns into a marvelous gift, reminding everyone that Maker-Day is about more than just grand displays—it's about honoring Eli, the woodcarver.

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With the Maker-Day Festival fast approaching, Punchinello wants to do something really big for Eli, the woodcarver. But everyone else he meets in Wemmicksville is also trying to make the best contribution to the festival.Hans believes that his seven-layer chocolate cherry truffle cake with double butter-cream frosting will be the best part, but Violet is sure her bountiful bouquet will come out on top. Lucia knows her vocal solo will make the day, and Dr. Marvel is eager to show off his magnificent Marvellaphony-organoni. What can Punchinello do?When all of Wemmicksville gathers for the unveiling of the cake and the bouquet and Lucia’s solo, Punchinello accidentally destroys the cake, the bouquet, and the Marvellaphony-organoni! What could have been a disaster results in the marvelous gift, and the people of Wemmicksville realize that Maker-Day is not about a cake or a bouquet-it’s all about Eli.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
2,625
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~580L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
82641
Publication
Published
September 27, 2004
First published
January 1, 2004
Publisher
Crossway
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781581345469

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