The First Christmas Stocking
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 1, Year 10, Year 11, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 40
Published: 2006
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In "The First Christmas Stocking" by Bagram Ibatoulline, the story unfolds as a tale of kindness and love. A wise old man is seen gathering all the gifts he has crafted throughout the year and preparing them for the children in his village. On Christmas Eve, as he prepares to deliver these gifts, he finds a way to bring joy to a young girl and her family. The narrative beautifully weaves themes of generosity, the spirit of giving, and the joy of the holiday season, enriched by Ibatoulline's enchanting illustrations that capture the magic of Christmas. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-12th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Delacorte Press .
Bagram Ibatoulline was born in Russia and educated at the Moscow State Academic Art Institute. His first book was Philip Booth's Crossing , named a 2001 Best Book by Publishers Weekly . He is best known for his books with Kate di Camillo, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane , and Great Joy . Bagram lives in Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania.