A poor woman went out in the woods for kindling and she found a boot that fit her foot. Wishing she had another to match, the next day she found one again. Then, the following day she wished for a house, and the house was there. The next day a man in ed suit and hat only wore one boot.

She gave him the boot. She then lost the nice house and was back at her cottage. As she climbed in bed that night, she saw beautiful red boots, and a nice pair of mittens. In one of the boots was a little puppy dog. She saw santa fly in the night and knew she was blessed and had a Merry Christmas. ( )

Love this story and was so excited to get it. An enchanting story of a lonely old lady finding a lone boot while in the woods. After putting it on her very cold foot she begins to realize that the boot was in fact very special. It immediately changed to fit her foot. She was so excited that her foot was warm, she wished for the other boot. When she woke the next day it was there. To be continued.....

One man's trash could be another's treasure. Most would have just left the boot in the woods and would never have discovered the miracle within. ( )

This is a wonderful tale of Santa magic rewarding a lonely, old woman. It reads like an old time fairytale, yet is written only a few years ago. The story is beautifully illustrated by one of my favorite illustrators, Jerry Pinkney. I am going to check out other books by Lisa Wheeler. ( )

Gathering kindling wood for her fire one day, Hannah, an impoverished older woman living in solitude in the deep woods, comes upon a shiny black boot, and putting it on, finds it a perfect fit. Wondering about the boot's mate as she goes to sleep, she is surprised to discover a matching pair waiting for her the next morning. Her wish for warm mittens is likewise granted, as is her desire for a fine home. But when a roly-poly stranger in a red suit shows up to claim the boot, and she returns it to its rightful owner, Hannah's blessings disappear. Or do they...?

A sweet new holiday holiday picture-book featuring a heartwarming tale and beautiful illustrations, The Christmas Boot highlights a number of important ideas - that companionship is preferable to wealth; that the satisfaction of basic needs is sometimes a surer route to happiness than excessive material indulgence; that we shouldn't keep what doesn't belong to us, even when we are in need ourselves - while also delivering an entertaining Santa story. The artwork by Caldecott medalist Jerry Pinkney is immensely appealing, capturing Hannah's joyful experiences perfectly. Recommended to anyone looking for new Christmas stories featuring both morality and magic. ( )