Christmas Day in the Morning

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 10/01/2002
ISBN: 9780688162672
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.23h x 8.72w x 0.43d

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 11/01/2002 pg. 1616
Booklist 10/15/2002 pg. 404
USA Today 12/04/2002 pg. 1
School Library Journal 10/01/2002 pg. 57
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 27 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 27 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Publishers Weekly 09/23/2002

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 64197 / Christmas Day in the Morning
Reading Level: 3.9 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5