Nicholas was a Christian who lived in the town of Myra in the fourth century AD. He was much loved for his charity and generosity. On one occasion, he wanted to give money to three daughters who were facing destitution because their father had no money for a dowry in order that they might marry. Nicholas thought of a clever way to give his gift in secret, showering gold coins into their house at night through the chimney. Some of the coins landed in the stockings that had been hung up to dry there. His good deed brought a happily-ever-after ending, and inspired a Christmas tradition. This book is retold for children from the famous thirteenth-century book by Jacopo de Voraigne, The Golden Legend.

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Mary Joslin is the author of a number of storybooks for children. She draws her inspiration from the world's heritage of ancient stories. Her titles for Lion include: The Goodbye Boat, The Minstrel's Tale and The Tale of the Heaven Tree. Helen Cann has been working as an illustrator for a number of years. For Lion she has illustrated Baboushka, A Child's Book of Celtic Prayers and The Lion Bible for Children.

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