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The Legend of the Christmas Cookie: Sharing the True Meaning of Christmas
Dandi Daley Mackall
The Legend of the Christmas Cookie: Sharing the True Meaning of Christmas
Dandi Daley Mackall
Brief Description: At Christmas, Jack is missing his father who left home to find work, and unhappy that the cookies his mother is baking are for the needy at church, until she tells him the story of how Christmas cookies originated in the Middle Ages as a way to tell people about the Nativity. Includes a recipe for springerle. Publisher Marketing: The Legend of the Christmas Cookie tells the story of a young boy named Jack who learns from his generous mother the story behind the Christmas cookie. The family who began the tradition of baking the special cookies gave them to the needy and shared the story of the very first Christmas. This sweet holiday book offers inspiration for readers to become cheerful givers themselves and encourages them to share the true tale of Jesus birth. A delicious recipe is included on the jacket flap so readers can make their own Christmas sugar cookies."
Contributor Bio: Mackall, Dandi Daley Award-winning author Dandi Daley Mackall has written more than 400 books for children and about 25 for grown-ups (over 4 million copies sold in 22 countries). She's a national speaker and has made dozens of television appearances, including ABC, NBC, and CBS. Dandi lives in rural Ohio, where she enjoys her family, including horses, dogs, cats, and a changing array of outdoor creatures. Contributor Bio: Cowdrey, Richard Richard Cowdrey is the talented and well-known illustrator of numerous children's books, including Bad Dog, Marley! and Marley Goes to School. He has worked with such distinguished clients as Bantam Books, National Football League, and World Wildlife Federation. Desiring to honor God with his work and with his life, Richard lives in Ohio with his wife and children.
32 pages
Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
Released | October 6, 2015 |
ISBN13 | 9780310747673 |
Publishers | Zondervan |
Genre | Holiday > Christmas |
Pages | 32 |
Dimensions | 235 × 282 × 12 mm · 430 g |
Illustrator | Cowdrey, Richard |
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