The Blacksmith's Gift FROM THE PUBLISHER
The Blacksmiths Gift places Santa as a Norwegian carpenter around. He's a friend to all the villages children, but quietly builds toys only for his own imagined child. When asked to build a dollhouse for the blacksmiths daughter, he discovers his lifes purpose. For children of all ages who question the fantasy stories, but still believe in Christmas miracles.
SYNOPSIS
Bringing the high-flying tale of
Santa Claus down to earth, The Blacksmith's Gift is intended for children who
question the fantasy version of the legend. For adults, the story shows
Christmas as a time of miracles bringing out the best in us.
The Blacksmith's Gift places Santa
Claus as a carpenter in Norway around 1900.
Possessing a powerful affinity with children, he is discouraged because he and
his wife have not had a child of their own. He builds toys, but only for the
imagined child he believes he will one day have. When he is asked to build a
dollhouse for the blacksmith's daughter - a series of events lead to the birth
of a legend.
The Blacksmith's Gift emphasizes the
'true meaning of Christmas' and contains exquisite watercolor paintings; it's a
wonderful gift book for just about anyone!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Mark Crilley
"The Blacksmith's Gift is a real classic of a story, a joy from start to finish. Dan's writing lures the reader in and Matthew's illustrations are truly dazzling. For anyone who thought the art of good old fashioned storytelling was dead and gone, this book offers ample proof that it is alive and well." — creator of the comic and children book series "Akiko"
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