Title
The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale,Used
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#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER IN CHRISTMAS BOOKS (MAY 2018)#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER IN CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS BOOKS (NOV. 2013)#1 KINDLE BESTSELLER IN CHILDREN'S HISTORICAL FICTION (DEC. 2018)#1 KINDLE BESTSELLER IN MULTICULTURAL FOLK TALES (DEC. 2018)#1 KINDLE BESTSELLER IN SAINTS & SAINTHOOD (DEC. 2021)#1 KINDLE BESTSELLER IN CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP (DEC. 2021)#1 KINDLE BESTSELLER IN CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES (DEC. 2018)#1 KINDLE BESTSELLER IN FOOD HISTORY (DEC. 2021)Why not give more?Van Amsterdam the baker was well known for his honesty as well as for his fine Saint Nicholas cookies. He always gave his customers exactly what they paid for not more and not less. So, he was not about to give in when a mysterious old woman comes to him on Saint Nicholas Day and insists that a dozen is thirteen!The woman's curse puts an end to the baker's business, and he believes it would take Saint Nicholas to help him. But if he receives that help, will it be exactly what he imagined?Find out in this inspiring legend from Dutch colonial New York about the birth of an honored American custom.TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS A READER'S THEATER SCRIPT FOR THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE IN AARON'S BOOK 'FOLKTALES ON STAGE' OR ON AARON'S WEB SITE./////////////////////////////////////////////////Aaron Shepard's many books for young people have won honors from the American Library Association, the New York Public Library, the Bank Street College of Education, the American Folklore Society, and the National Council for the Social Studies. Once a professional storyteller, he specializes in lively retellings of folktales and other traditional literature.Wendy Edelson has been honored with the Pacific Northwest Book Award, the Moonbeam Children's Book Award, and the Mom's Choice Award. Besides illustrating numerous picture books, she has provided art for Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo, the Seattle Aquarium, Pacific Northwest Ballet, the U.S. Postal Service, Cricket Magazine, McGrawHill Education, and the American Library Association./////////////////////////////////////////////////HONORSAmerican Bookseller Pick of the ListsTrumpet Book Club selectionValerie and Walter's Best Books for Children'The good will of legendary Saint Nick resonates in this tale about the origin of the term 'baker's dozen.' . . . Shepard's easytofollow retelling has an appropriate Old World flavor.' Publishers Weekly, Sept. 18, 1995'A particularly nice holiday story accented by paintings full of detail. . . . Wellpaced and a good length for groups or individuals, this is right on target for audiences. Edelson's artwork is filled with marvelously alive characters who almost step from the pages.' Ilene Cooper, Booklist, Sept. 15, 1995'A lush new version of a traditional tale. . . . Wellchosen words and a nicely paced text that begs to be told aloud. A treat for the holiday season.' School Library Journal, Oct. 1995'Aaron Shepard retells a favorite colonial legend with the voice of the storyteller.' Jan Lieberman, TNT, Fall 1995'A fine tale of generosity for St. Nicholas Day or any day.' Marilyn McPhie, Storybag, Special Review Issue 1997'A story with a message to be heard during the holidays and all year long.' Children's Book Review
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