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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Love this story and was so excited to get it. An enchanting story of a lonely old lady finding a lone boot while in the woods. After putting it on her very cold foot she begins to realize that the boot was in fact very special. It immediately changed to fit her foot. She was so excited that her foot was warm, she wished for the other boot. When she woke the next day it was there. To be continued..... One man's trash could be another's treasure. Most would have just left the boot in the woods and would never have discovered the miracle within. Gathering kindling wood for her fire one day, Hannah, an impoverished older woman living in solitude in the deep woods, comes upon a shiny black boot, and putting it on, finds it a perfect fit. Wondering about the boot's mate as she goes to sleep, she is surprised to discover a matching pair waiting for her the next morning. Her wish for warm mittens is likewise granted, as is her desire for a fine home. But when a roly-poly stranger in a red suit shows up to claim the boot, and she returns it to its rightful owner, Hannah's blessings disappear. Or do they...? A sweet new holiday holiday picture-book featuring a heartwarming tale and beautiful illustrations, The Christmas Boot highlights a number of important ideas - that companionship is preferable to wealth; that the satisfaction of basic needs is sometimes a surer route to happiness than excessive material indulgence; that we shouldn't keep what doesn't belong to us, even when we are in need ourselves - while also delivering an entertaining Santa story. The artwork by Caldecott medalist Jerry Pinkney is immensely appealing, capturing Hannah's joyful experiences perfectly. Recommended to anyone looking for new Christmas stories featuring both morality and magic. no reviews | add a review
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Hannah Greyweather's life is changed when she finds a magic wish-granting boot in the forest outside her home. No library descriptions found. |
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She gave him the boot. She then lost the nice house and was back at her cottage. As she climbed in bed that night, she saw beautiful red boots, and a nice pair of mittens. In one of the boots was a little puppy dog. She saw santa fly in the night and knew she was blessed and had a Merry Christmas. ( )