MAX LUCADO With the Maker-Day Festival fast approaching, Punchinello wants to do something really big for Eli, the woodcarver. But everyone else he meets in Wemmicksville is also trying to make the best contribution to the festival. Hans believes that his seven-layer chocolate cherry truffle cake with double butter-cream frosting will be the best part, but Violet is sure her bountiful bouquet will come out on top. Lucia knows her vocal solo will make the day, and Dr. Marvelis eager to show off his magnificent Marvellaphony-organoni. What can Punchinello do? When all of Wemmicksville gathers for the unveiling of the cake and the bouquet and Lucia's solo, Punchinello accidentally destroys the cake, the bouquet, and the Marvellaphony-organoni! What could have been a disaster results in a marvelous gift, and the people of Wemmicksville realize that Maker-Day is not about cake or a bouquet--it's all about Eli. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Hardcover 32 pages 9781581345469Crossway
