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James and his mother have fallen on hard times since his father's death. However, when another family loses everything in a fire his mother is determined that they donate something for their love box. James has a hard time thinking of something he has that a little girl would want. He discovers the joy of giving and receiving.
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Feb 02, 2019
Barbara
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Times are hard for James Otis and his mother, and after his father dies, things get even tougher. Still, despite the lack of material things, they have each other and they have plenty of love to spread around. When their church decides to collect goods and gifts for the Temple family that has lost everything in a fire. James Otis struggles with finding the right gift for Sarah, who is two years younger than him. But he remembers the minister's words about gifts from the heart reaching the heart
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Richie’s Picks: WHAT IS GIVEN FROM THE HEART by Patricia C. McKissack and April Harrison, ill., Schwartz & Wade, January 2019, 40p., ISBN: 978-0-375-83615-2
“I don’t know how you keep on giving
For your kindness I’m in debt to you�
-- Natalie Merchant, “Kind and Generous� (1998)
“It was a rough few months for Mama and me. We were already poor, but we got poorer last April, when Daddy went to sleep on the front porch and never woke up. Mama cried and cried, ‘cause Daddy didn’t have a suit to be burie ...more
“I don’t know how you keep on giving
For your kindness I’m in debt to you�
-- Natalie Merchant, “Kind and Generous� (1998)
“It was a rough few months for Mama and me. We were already poor, but we got poorer last April, when Daddy went to sleep on the front porch and never woke up. Mama cried and cried, ‘cause Daddy didn’t have a suit to be burie ...more
This is a message that needs to be shared. James is challenged to give something to Sarah, but struggles with what that could be. His creativity and heart shine through. I am looking forward to seeing more from this debut illustrator.
I loved everything about this beautiful story with a powerful message about love and service. The illustrations are breathtaking and the text is skillfully, beautifully written. I will be adding this picture book to my personal collection!
April Read for Mock Caldecott 2020. A tale of giving even when in need. Illustrations emote the tender message.
Dec 31, 2018
Mary Ann
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it was amazing
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Jan 06, 2019
Valerie
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Feb 16, 2019
Nativida
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it was amazing
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