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K-3
Translated by Rosemary Lanning.
Illustrated by
Giuliano Lunelli.
Nicolas the poet, Nicolo the carpenter, and Nikolai the stonemason use their skills to build a home together. But as old men, they realize something is missing, and take up their crafts again to make gifts for others. The illustrations' warm colors, balanced compositions, and whimsy bring out the quiet joy of this Christmas tale.