Journey with Joseph as he spends the day in his carpentry shop, creating a surprise for the Child Jesus with his many impressive tools!
In this charming board book, Julia Wade uses rhyme and repetition to help young readers imagine what it was like to see the great Joseph at work.
Children will get an inside look at Joseph as he carefully uses a plane, a stick, a saw, and a hammer. They’ll watch him drafting and crafting, carving and measuring, drilling and shining the wood.
Readers young and old will wonder what Joseph is creating as they admire
Quiet strengthPatient determinationPrudent skillPeaceful spiritPrayerful laborJoyful loveWith paintings by Matthew Bartula and references to the litany of Joseph, this book is sure to deepen children’s love for Jesus’ earthly father ― and for the Holy Family.
Simple but engaging story about Joseph and his tools and he works on a gift for the Christ child. Beautiful artwork! Wonderful for boys and girls alike, and an lovely fictional look into the everyday lives of the Holy Family.
Joseph’s Workshop is a sweet story that peeks into the life of Joseph working in his workshop. This book would make an excellent baby shower or first birthday gift for any Christian family. The sweet surprise at the end when Joseph hands Jesus the toy he has been working on is so fun! My kiddos and I loved it!