James Barbato
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James Barbato

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"Bob from WAMV called the book a Christmas classic, which is very kind," says the author. James (Jim) Barbato is a former college professor and business owner. He is also the son of a U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, and lived all across the United States and Canada for the first twelve years of his life. As a child, Jim developed a strong Christmas spirit, inspired by the stories his father would tell. Jim often told original stories to his own three children, including the story of "The Magic Christmas Ornament," which they still remember and cherish as adults. Victoria Barbato is currently an Instructional Coach for English language instruction in the Boston area. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Education and a Master’s degree in English, and is passionate about teaching and creating equity in educational opportunities for all learners. Growing up, Victoria was greatly inspired by her grandfather’s and father’s stories because they connect to the importance of family, convey fascination with the world, and always have a message of hope. Jim’s father, Sylvester (Ziggy) Barbato, was one of nine children from an Italian immigrant family. Ziggy often told Jim that his family was too poor to afford toys for their children, but he always vowed that his children would experience the spirit of Christmas. THE MAGIC CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT is an original story created by James Barbato and Victoria Barbato. Writing this story allows our family to share the magic of Christmas—and all of its excitement—with yours. It’s ideal for reading aloud to children of all ages.
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