{"product_id":"the-bakers-dozen-a-saint-nicholas-tale-with-bonus-cookie-recipe-and-pattern-for-st-nicholas-christmas-cookies-25th-anniversary-edition-hardcover","title":"The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale, with Bonus Cookie Recipe and Pattern for St. Nicholas Christmas Cookies (25th Anniversary Edition) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAaron Shepard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWendy Edelson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy not give more?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVan Amsterdam the baker was well known for his honesty as well as for his fine Saint Nicholas cookies. He always gave his customers exactly what they paid for -- not more and not less. So, he was not about to give in when a mysterious old woman comes to him on Saint Nicholas Day and insists that a dozen is thirteen! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe woman's curse puts an end to the baker's business, and he believes it would take Saint Nicholas to help him. But if he receives that help, will it be exactly what he imagined? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind out in this inspiring legend from Dutch colonial New York about the birth of an honored American custom. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS -- A READER'S THEATER SCRIPT OF THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE IN AARON'S BOOK \"FOLKTALES ON STAGE,\" OR FREE ON AARON'S WEB SITE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAaron Shepard's many books for young people have won honors from the American Library Association, the New York Public Library, the Bank Street College of Education, the American Folklore Society, and the National Council for the Social Studies. Once a professional storyteller, he specializes in lively retellings of folktales and other traditional literature. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWendy Edelson has been honored with the Pacific Northwest Book Award, the Moonbeam Children's Book Award, and the Mom's Choice Award. Besides illustrating numerous picture books, she has provided art for Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo, the Seattle Aquarium, Pacific Northwest Ballet, the U.S. Postal Service, Cricket Magazine, McGraw-Hill Education, and the American Library Association. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHONORS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican Bookseller Pick of the Lists \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrumpet Book Club selection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eValerie and Walter's Best Books for Children \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The good will of legendary Saint Nick resonates in this tale about the origin of the term 'baker's dozen.' . . . Shepard's easy-to-follow retelling has an appropriate Old World flavor.\" -- Publishers Weekly, Sept. 18, 1995\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A particularly nice holiday story accented by paintings full of detail. . . . Well-paced and a good length for groups or individuals, this is right on target for audiences. Edelson's artwork is filled with marvelously alive characters who almost step from the pages.\" -- Ilene Cooper, Booklist, Sept. 15, 1995\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A lush new version of a traditional tale. . . . Well-chosen words and a nicely paced text that begs to be told aloud. A treat for the holiday season.\" -- School Library Journal, Oct. 1995\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Aaron Shepard retells a favorite colonial legend with the voice of the storyteller.\" -- Jan Lieberman, TNT, Fall 1995\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A fine tale of generosity for St. Nicholas Day or any day.\" -- Marilyn McPhie, Storybag, Special Review Issue 1997\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A story with a message to be heard during the holidays and all year long.\" -- Children's Book Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 8.5 x 11 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 11, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baker's Dozen\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53125691572531,"sku":"9781620355725","price":58.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/WNaBoDhLD-9781620355725.webp?v=1773259842","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-bakers-dozen-a-saint-nicholas-tale-with-bonus-cookie-recipe-and-pattern-for-st-nicholas-christmas-cookies-25th-anniversary-edition-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}