The Miracle of the Wooden Shoes

by Deborah Pace Rowley

A Wonderful Christmas Book for the family. Has some very special features you won't want to miss.

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Holiday, Lds, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 15, 2008

Reviews

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is about a beloved member of my community. Everyone knew and loved Walter and Alice Seiter, I knew Walter was from Germany because he had a little bit of an accent. Alice was salt of the earth.
Walter moved to America (Utah) and started a bakery in Heber City, Utah. Walter trained a generations of amazing Wasatch County bakers!

I did not know this story. It was pointed out to me by his granddaughter in Law. I sobbed through this whole story. I know the power of prayer and blessings. I love the Seiter's and it was awesome to learn more about Walter.

[Mary L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another of those Christmas Stories that bring warm feelings to your heart. I still have 8 more on my bookshelf that are Christmas Stories (plus one that I read earlier this year so I won't read it again now.

[Elsa Singer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a wonderful Christmas book with a good message! I love Christmas all year around—not the commercialized kind, the Christlike kind. Because Christ should not be limited to a certain time of year or gatekept from anybody, anywhere. ❤️❤️

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

2008 Family Christmas Book

We have a tradition of getting a book each Christmas season. I love reading about the German Christmas traditions and the message of love & service.

[Marissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet story that brings scriptures and truth into the story

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is truly a heartwarming read that brings the proper perspective and spirit of Christmas into the heart of any who read it!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

An annual Christmas story jar read.

[Jeanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sweet, true Christmas miracle story.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet Christmas story, with a lovely message. Surely a re-read every year.

[Teri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This new Christmas story will become a classic for those who enjoy a spiritual odyssey with finding out how much Our Savior Jesus Christ loves us. This oversize book has wonderful pictures that tells the story of a ten year old boy finding special gifts at Christmas inside his wooden shoes, which is a German tradition. This boy Walter is mystified on who has left the gifts and then one day, two missionaries appear at his door to bring the news of Jesus Christ to this family and to bring hope to this family and to heal Walter's ailing father. There are traditions in the book to try for Christmas. And, I will be giving this touching book to my granddaughter this Christmas. It even has a place in front for writing a child's name.

[Tanya Wadley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Being generally a lover of read aloud Christmas stories, this one was a disappointment. I feel a little bad giving it 2 stars when it has been rated overwhelmingly high and since I guess it's a harmless tale and an uplifting read for some. I think the idea could have been presented much more believably, but instead was contrived. I guess the idea behind the miracle since there was no explanation was that Jesus filled the shoes to prepare this family for missionaries. As much as I love my religion, the story doesn't impress me. I appreciate true stories and believable fiction, but I think this type of fiction manipulates people's feelings.

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picture Book

Walter's dad is sick, and he doesn't think he'll get anything in his wooden shoes for Christmas. Someone fills his shoes every night, and at the end the missionaries come to help his dad.

[Garrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Since I love all things Dutch and wooden shoes, I bought this book. Of course, I later come to find out that it is in Germany instead of the Netherlands, but it is still a nice little LDS book that reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas.

[Amberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

We just read this again as a family. It is in our Christmas book collection. A sweet story that my children enjoy. My youngest son has a very good friend who is German and celebrates Saint Nicholas Day every year so he especially enjoys the German flavor of the story.

[Teri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Great story and illustrations.Good ideas for sharing the true meaning of Christmas in the back of the book.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful story. Beautiful illustrations.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story about the wooden shoes. It would be fun to start this tradition!

[Rosanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful story to add to a collection of Christmas books.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story and easy to read and teach to children!

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this beautifully illustrated Christmas story again this summer. It keeps the spirit of Christmas alive in my heart all year!

[Megan B · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the kind of LDS Christmas miracle story that I can only fully enjoy if it's true. There is no indication that it's a true story, so it feels a little contrived.

[Marilyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Christ-centered Christmas activity for secret gift-giving.

[Leila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty much can never hear enough stories about how the gospel touches people's lives. Loved it.

[Dallin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This wonderful book has become a favorite for our Sunday evening Advent celebrations-- usually for the Sunday right before St. Niklaus Day. If you cry easily, you may want to let someone else read...