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The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey Midi HB with CD

By Susan Wojciechowski
Illustrated by P.J. Lynch

The spirit of Christmas heals a woodcarver’s heart in this splendid edition of a holiday classic, complete with a CD recording.

Jonathan Toomey is the best woodcarver in the valley, but he is always alone and never smiles. Early one winter’s day, a widow and her young son approach him with a gentle request -- which leads to a joyful miracle.

  • Featuring a Grammy-nominated reading by James Earl Jones with full orchestral accompaniment!
  • This moving, lyrical tale has been widely hailed as a true Christmas classic.

About the author

Susan Wojciechowski was a children’s librarian for many years before becoming a successful author. "The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" has won numerous honours, including the Kate Greenaway Medal.

About the illustrator

P.J. Lynch has won the Kate Greenaway Medal for outstanding illustration in children’s books twice and is a three-time recipient of the Christopher Medal, awarded to works that "affirm the highest dignity of the human spirit".

Review

"This book is quality throughout..." Reading Stack

Awards

1996: Kate Greenaway Medal

Winner

ISBN: 9781406310405
Imprint: Candlewick Press
Distributor: TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding: Hardback
Release Date: September 1, 2007
Dimensions: 190 x 230mm, 40pp
Stock Status: Backlist title
Australian RRP: $19.95
New Zealand RRP: $24.99
Stock Level: In Stock

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