The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey


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“The tale is unfolded with such mastery, humor, and emotional force that we are entirely within its power.” —The New York Times Book Review Features an audio read-along performed by James Earl Jones! Jonathan Toomey is the best woodcarver in the valley, but he is always alone and never smiles. No one knows about the mementos of his lost wife and child that he keeps in an unopened drawer. But one early winter’s day, a widow and her young son approach him with a gentle request that leads to a joyful miracle. The moving, lyrical tale, gloriously illustrated by P.J. Lynch, has been widely hailed as a true Christmas classic.




Carving 20 Realistic Game and Song Birds


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Each title in this series features bird reference and woodcarving patterns. Ready-to-use patterns are drawn to scale for the following species: Cardinal, Wood Duck, Bluebird, Pintail Drake, Chickadee, Blue Jay, Baltimore Oriole, Ruffed Grouse, Mallard, Boreal Owl, Robin, Hooded Merganser, Hummingbird, Canada Goose, American Widgeons, Common Loon, and Canvasback.




The Woodcarver's Daughter


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After a pogrom forces Batya's Russian Jewish family to leave their home and make the journey to America, Batya hopes her new life will offer her a chance to become a woodcarver like her beloved father. But while many things in America are different from the world of her shtetl, one thing seems to be the same: only boys can be woodcarvers. Still, Batya is determined to learn. With the same perseverance that helped her family survive and start over in an unfamiliar land, Batya sets out to carve a place for herself.




A Woodcarver’S Tale


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At night, Grandfather works in his woodshop, carving toys as his grandchildren sleep. During the day, he weaves them a fantastic tale of love, treachery, and magic in the earliest of Christmas seasons from the days of kings, queens, and castles. In the North Pole, there is peace and tranquility for many years. When the king and queen begin acting strange, the princess finds escape in the forest, where she meets a wood-carvers apprentice. As their romance blossoms, so do their friendships with the children, animals, and elves. When a dastardly governor imprisons the royal family and bans all Christmas festivities, its up to the wood-carvers apprentice, along with the help of his magical forest friends, to rescue the royal family. Once he saves them, he uses the magic given to him by the elves to deliver gifts to all the boys and girls, bringing back Christmas for all generations.




Woodcarving Country Folk


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A whole clan of colorful characters comes to life in this collection of rustic carving patterns. The carving lessons demonstrate how to use the quick and easy clean-cut method to impart warmth and personality to each of the ten Ozark folk style caricatures—from Ma and Pa to Ol' Blue the coon hound. Very few tools are required and technical notes advise artisans on how best to experiment with tool sharpening. Stains and paints are also addressed, including an easy formula for wood stain that can be mixed in a blender. There are even a few down-home tales along the way, bringing a little bit of country into the woodshop.




The Churchman


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The Wood-worker


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Monuments and Maidens


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A brilliant examination of the allegorical uses of the female form to be found in the sculpture ornamenting public buildings as well as throughout the history of western art.




The Big Book of Whittling and Woodcarving


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Comprehensive handbook shows beginning and veteran woodcrafters how to create caricatures, rocking horse, hundreds of other items. Over 1,000 illustrations.