Books with title Carla the Carpenter

A book to read with your eyes and your heart . . . "A young boy abandons his beloved electronics when an old-fashioned yellow-jointed tape measure causes his imagination to run wild, in The Carpenter, a wordless expression of the simple joys found in exploration and creative play. Brazilian illustrator Bruna Barros uses basic yet bold contrasting colors, and lines that showcase the transformation of a carpenter’s shop into a veritable ocean of wonder, giving Harold and his purple crayon a run for his money." --Foreword Reviews This special book shares its story without a single word. Bruna Barros’ beautiful, creative illustrations will capture children’s imaginations, showing readers that even the simplest, most common objects can start a wonderful adventure. This book also offers opportunities to foster discussions and spontaneous story telling. After studying fashion design and interior design in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Bruna Barros switched directions to focus on art. She spent two years at the Academy of Fine Arts of Venice, working closely with children, while she earned a degree in Graphic Arts. She has illustrated eight children’s books.

Did you ever wonder about the manger that Jesus was laid in when he was born?People are traveling to Bethlehem to be counted in the census decreed by Caesar Augustus and everyone is busy getting ready for friends and relatives - all except Levi. Having been born with a disease that affects his breathing and being the youngest son, he can't help his father who is a well known carpenter.While visiting the stable near his grandmother's house, he finds a baby lamb and sets out to build a manger for his new friend.As travelers filled the city, Levi helps a late arriving couple find shelter in the stable and the young woman gives birth to a baby and lays him in the manger Levi had built. The baby is named Jesus.Levi learns that God has a plan for everyone's life and those who think they are the least can have a very important job.