Susan Wojciechowski Books

This classic Christmas story has won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal and has also been turned into a children’s movie. This book tells the story of Jonathan, a talented woodcarver who always looks alone and unhappy. Unbeknown to the nearby villagers, what lies beneath Jonathan’s cold exterior turns out to be a sorrowful story about his lost wife and child. One wintry day, a widow and her son come to Jonathan with a request that leads to a delightful resolution to the tale. The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey is a stirring picture book with tremendously detailed illustrations and is suitable for use across the KS2 range.