| An Invisible Thread Christmas Story: A True Story Based on the #1 New York Times Bestseller Contributor(s): Schroff, Laura (Author), Tresniowski, Alex (Author), Root, Barry (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1481419307 ISBN-13: 9781481419307 Publisher: Little Simon OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists - Juvenile Nonfiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas & Advent - Juvenile Nonfiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Topics) |
| Dewey: 974.71 |
| LCCN: 2015016092 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 11.2" W x 8.6" (0.95 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Holiday - Christmas |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 178489 Reading Level: 3.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of An Invisible Thread comes the true, heartfelt, and extraordinary story of how one woman's decision to help a boy on the street changed both of their lives forever. In this sweet picture book, Laura retells the first Christmas that she and Maurice spent together. She shares how Maurice gave her a small white bear--as she later learns, the only thing he had that he could truly call his own--to show her how grateful he was for their friendship. This heartwarming tale captures the true meaning of the holidays and will be one you'll want to share with your family year after year as a reminder that a gift from the heart is always the best present under the tree. |
Contributor Bio(s): Tresniowski, Alex: - Alex Tresniowski is a former human-interest writer at People and the bestselling author of several books, most notably The Vendetta, which was purchased by Universal Studios and used as a basis for the movie Public Enemies. His other titles include An Invisible Thread, Waking Up in Heaven, and The Light Between Us.Schroff, Laura: - Laura Schroff is a former advertising sales executive who worked for over thirty years with several major media companies and publications, including Time Inc. and People. Her book, An Invisible Thread, became an instant New York Times bestselling book and later was a #1 New York Times and international bestseller. As a keynote speaker at over 300 events for schools, charity organizations, libraries, and bookstores, Laura encourages her audience to look for their own invisible thread connections and highlights the importance of opening up their eyes and hearts to the opportunities where they can make a difference in the lives of others. She lives in Westchester, New York, with her feisty poodle, Emma.Root, Barry: - Barry Root is the illustrator of many books for children, including Gumbrella, which he also wrote; Dream Big; By My Brother's Side; and Game Day, which received a Christopher Award in the category of books for young people. He lives with his family in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. |