The Blacksmith's Gift, An Orphan's Promise, and A Carpenter's Legacy elegantly retell the Santa Claus stories - re-imagining them in a more realistic world, while preserving belief, joy and wonder for younger children. These books can be read independently as bedtime stories or as a series; all examine Santa, the Christmas holiday, and how we create hope, success and meaning. The Blacksmith's Gift places Santa as a Norwegian carpenter around 1900. He's a friend to all the village's children, but quietly builds toys only for his own imagined child. When asked to build a dollhouse for the blacksmith's daughter, he discovers his life's purpose. For children of all ages who question the fantasy stories, but still believe in Christmas miracles.

 

There are 61 pages in this book. This book was published 2004 by Second Star Creations .