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3.79 of 5 stars
"Dream your dreams, my child, and knit them into the wool."

A long time ago a girl named Claire learned to knit by her moth... read full description

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Dec 28, 2009
Amanda rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Now, I loved this book since it combines the spirit of a simple Christmas with my love of knitting. However, reader beware! The mother dies in the story and this was upsetting for my 3 yr old, who got very sad and asked throughout the rest why she had to die and that he didn't like for people or dogs or cats to die. So, I should have preread...
Dec 14, 2009
Cynthia rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This is a beautiful Christmas story that left me in tears, mindful of my many blessings. This is the story of a little girl who learns at her mother's knee how to knit stockings and how she blesses the life of a little boy one Christmas.
Dec 31, 2010
Relyn rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This was a sweet fairytale of a Christmas story. A bit of a Little Match Girl, but sweet and worth a read even so. The illustrations were wonderful, too.
Nov 29, 2010
Linda rated it: 3 of 5 stars
The illustrations are beautiful. They add warmth to the story.
Nov 24, 2008
Becky rated it: 3 of 5 stars
left my preschool group spellbound. Surprising since it was a little long.
Dec 17, 2009
Knitology added it
Dream your dreams, my child, and knit them into the wool." A long time ago a girl named Claire learned to knit by her mother's side. As the mother knit mittens, scarves and all sorts of clothing for the wealthy people of the town, Claire set about knitting stockings to keep her toes warm.
Jan 24, 2012
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Jan 04, 2012
Elisabeth rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 10, 2012
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Dec 04, 2011
Lauren rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 03, 2011
Erika marked it as to-read
Jun 05, 2011
Katie added it
Feb 12, 2011
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer marked it as to-read
Dec 20, 2010
Lisa marked it as to-read
Dec 08, 2010
Susan rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 29, 2010
Linda rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Feb 23, 2011
Tara marked it as to-read
Jan 15, 2010
Vivian rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Dec 15, 2009
Joann10 rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Dec 14, 2009
Julian rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 25, 2009
Nikki marked it as to-read
Dec 20, 2008
Lori rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 12, 2008
Melissa marked it as to-read
Oct 19, 2008
Barbara rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Feb 02, 2009
Teri marked it as to-read