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The First Christmas Stocking
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Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
Sentimental but stirring Christmas story.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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Violence & scariness:
What Parents Need to Know
About The First Christmas Stocking
Parents need to know that Claire's mother dies when she is quite young, and she is left at home, alone and cold, much of the time while her father works. Harsh realities of poverty are evident, especially when a homeless orphan appears with no warm clothes.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the Christmas stocking, and its uses and origins. What does Claire's mother mean when she says, "Dream your dreams, and knit them into the wool." Young readers may also be interested in learning how to knit.
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