The Remarkable Christmas of the Cobbler's Sons (Hardcover)

Two-time Caldecott winner Barbara Cooney and Newbery Medal winner Ruth Sawyer offer a heartwarming holiday treasure. Here, three sons of a poor cobbler are expecting a bleak Christmas when they encounter a mischievous goblin king. The goblin's magical rewards along with the good cheer of their loving father bring unexpected joy in this beautifully illustrated tale. Full color. It's Christmas Eve, but there is little cheer and no holiday feast for the sons of a poor cobbler.Then a strange little man comes knocking. Could he be the legendary goblin king, who brings magic to one hut every year? This traditional Tyrolean folktale is now reillustrated by Caldecott Medal-winning artist Barbara Cooney. Evocative, richly detailed illustrations make this a book to share throughout the holiday season and savor all year long. "Cooney's familiar folk-art illustrations are the perfect complement to this story." -- School Library Journal