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The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (Hardcover)

~ (Author), P.J. Lynch (Illustrator)
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Now with a new cover and new size (8 11/16" x 7 7/8"), The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (1995) by Susan Wojciechowski, illus. by P.J. Lynch, pairs what PW's starred review called an "elegant, poignant" story, about the spiritual reawakening of a bitter man, with richly detailed watercolors of an early-American setting. Ages 6-12.
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Ages 4^-9. "Christmas is pish-posh," grumbles Jonathan Toomey, the best wood carver in the valley. He's a Scroogelike recluse; but he's a gentle grouch, it turns out, and he hides a sad secret. He's transformed, not by Dickensian ghosts, but by an eager seven-year-old boy and his widowed mother who ask him to make them a Christmas creche. The story verges on the sentimental, but it's told with feeling and lyricism (he "traveled till his tears stopped" ). Lynch's sweeping illustrations, in shades of wood grain, are both realistic and gloriously romantic, focusing on faces and hands at work before the fire and in the lamplight. In a beautiful, elemental scene, the angry wood carver stands on the threshold of his home, disturbed by the gentle widow and her son who want his help and will transform his life. Hazel Rochman
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Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Hardcover: 40 pages
  • Publisher: Candlewick; 1st US edition (October 2, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1564023206
  • ISBN-13: 978-1564023209
  • Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 10.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #503,915 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas Book That is Different From the Others, December 21, 1999
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I started reading this book to my now-seven year-old daughter two years ago. Clueless about the plot, I read on and on; by the end we were both sniffling away the tears. Jonathan Toomey has since become de rigeur holiday reading in our family. I think we like it so much not least because it seamlessly combines the religious message of Christmas with a very down-to-earth story about love, loss, and love - again. Also, the illustrations are pretty extraordinary. My only suggestion: The author and illustrator should immediately publish a dozen books like it!
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A story that has it all!, September 29, 2000
By "y1read" (Sciota, PA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (with Audio CD and Ornament) (Hardcover)
I picked up this book while browsing in the children's section of my favorite book store. After reading several pages, I had to shut the book and march up to the checkout, wiping my eyes a bit. I waited until I was at home to finish the book, so if I howled out loud, I wouldn't embarress myself. The true meaning of Christmas shines through this book, with a love story on the side, and some gentle humor. My children relate to the young hero in the book, and the illustrations are lovely. I now give this book as a great Christmas gift! You'll enjoy it.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Heartwarming Story of the Magic of the Christmas Story, September 21, 2003
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This review is from: The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (Hardcover)
THE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE OF JONATHAN TWOMEY is a simple and heartwarming story. The plot is simple enough. Jonathan is lonely and still mourning the loss of his wife and child. The pain of this loss makes it difficult for Jonathan to open up to others. Though many respect his talent as a wood carver, he is mistakenly judged as a miserable and mean spirited person. His life begins to change when a local widow orders a new manger scene and requests that her son watch Jonathan at work since the child hopes to be a woodcarver one day. The boys simple goodness as well as the magic of the Christmas story begin to have an effect on Jonathan and he is eventually able to accept the love that the mother and her son wish to offer him. The transformation is gradual and therefore rings as authentic.

Ms. Wojciechowski tells a beautiful story. She weaves her words in a masterful way that will certainly engage a childs imagination. An as is the case in many stories labeled for children, the book holds universal truths that will touch an adult heart as well.

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5.0 out of 5 stars "On the 24th Day of Christmas.......May the True Meaning of Christmas Be Your Experience!"
Looking at the 1995 edition of this story, one could say that Susan Wojciechowski carved this story from memories in her heart. Read more
Published 13 days ago by first words...God's breath

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
This is a great book but a little long, so make sure your little one has a longer book attention span. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderdule story...Inspiring message
What a wonderful book! I had heard about it for some time...Friends had said to me "You've got to read it!" And I finally got around to reding this wonderful story. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful Christmas read
This is the second year we have read this book to our (now)five year old daughter. It is a wonderful family read, and she will get more out of it each year. Read more
Published 2 months ago by E. Stewart

5.0 out of 5 stars The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey
I really liked this book. The illustrations are beautiful and a delight to look at. The story is touching and a perfect Christmas message.
Published 2 months ago by Book Lover in Utah

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story of the rejuvination of the Christmas Spirt
Jonathan Toomy is a man struck by tragedy. When a widow and her son come to the door of the woodcarver he is gruff but does not turn them away. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A Mother of 2 Kidlets

5.0 out of 5 stars The Christmas Miracle of JonathanToomey
A lovely story and written for children AND adults. Our Minister read the entire book one Sunday morning in place of his regular sermon and it was met with great praise from the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Sandy Bass

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent In Every Way
A meaningful, well-written and paced story. Accessible to children, but still plenty interesting (and moving) for adults. Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. Penar

5.0 out of 5 stars Our New Family Favorite
We purchased this book upon my sister's recommendation. We absolutely loved it. I sat the whole family down and read it to them, even my teenagers. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Kelly

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Christmas Read!
This is one of those books that adults and children alike will enjoy for the Christmas season! Definitely worth having in every family collection.
Published 14 months ago by Karen A. Christians

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