{"product_id":"bakers-dozen-saint-nicholas-tale","title":"The Baker’s Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale by Aaron Shepard","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Saint Nicholas Folktale About Generosity, Fairness, and Giving More\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Baker’s Dozen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a Saint Nicholas picture book retelling of a Dutch colonial New York legend about generosity, honesty, and the meaning behind a baker’s dozen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVan Amsterdam is known for his fine Saint Nicholas cookies and careful honesty. He gives each customer exactly what they pay for, never more and never less. But when a mysterious old woman visits his bakery on Saint Nicholas Day and insists that a dozen means thirteen, the baker refuses. What follows is a tale of loss, reflection, and a surprising lesson in giving with a more open heart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetold by Aaron Shepard and illustrated by Wendy Edelson, this richly detailed softcover picture book brings old-world bakery windows, winter streets, Saint Nicholas traditions, and folk-tale wonder to life. The story is especially meaningful for Saint Nicholas Day, Advent, winter book baskets, classroom storytelling, and conversations about generosity, fairness, and kindness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis edition also includes a Saint Nicholas cookie recipe in the back, making it a charming seasonal read-aloud to pair with baking, family traditions, or a holiday nature table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTitle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Baker’s Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Aaron Shepard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrator: Wendy Edelson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Softcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages: 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested age range: Ages 4–8, with family read-aloud appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThemes: Saint Nicholas, generosity, honesty, giving, baking, winter traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a Saint Nicholas cookie recipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetelling of a Dutch colonial New York legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplains the tradition behind a baker’s dozen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm Saint Nicholas Day story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed illustrations by Wendy Edelson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaningful for Advent and winter read-alouds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports conversations about generosity and fairness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a cookie recipe for seasonal baking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonored as an American Bookseller Pick of the Lists, Trumpet Book Club selection, and Valerie and Walter’s Best Books for Children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Skyhook Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41140783874112,"sku":"1620359243","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/the-bakers-dozen-picture-book.webp?v=1780441444","url":"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/bakers-dozen-saint-nicholas-tale","provider":"Alder \u0026 Alouette","version":"1.0","type":"link"}