The Spirit of Christmas - Hardcover

Benson, Nicky

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1589251881 ISBN 13: 9781589251885

Publisher: Tiger Tales, 2014

Synopsis

It's Christmas! There will be carols and candy canes and sparkling presents under the tree! But what about children whose families have no presents to give? Kind-hearted Drew wants to help them-but how? A magical story of how one little boy received a very special Giving Bag from Santa-and how his Christmas wish came true.

About this title

About the Author:

Nicky Benson was born and raised in Chicago. She studied Communication at Northern Illinois University where she met her husband, Brad. Nothing makes Nicky happier than spending time with family and friends, rummaging through a flea market, and cuddling in a book nook with her two children. She now lives in St. Charles, not far from her hometown of Chicago.

From School Library Journal:

PreS-Gr 1—Drew, a child of affluence, loves the many gifts he gets but wonders, "Do all children get this many presents?" His mother admits that "sometimes families can't give presents, even if they really want to." Generous Drew worries about how he could share his gently used toys with needy children and decides to write a letter to Santa asking for help getting them to other kids. Santa responds with a letter and a magic "giving sack," which Drew fills with toys and clothes and leaves under his tree. Santa and the elves happily redistribute them and Drew is proud that he helped others. Santa leaves him a special bell to thank him. While the sentiment behind this technicolor extravaganza is laudable, the treacly presentation, bouncing type, and awkward illustrations combine to overwork the slight message and make this title one to skip.—Anne Connor, Los Angeles Public Library

About this edition

• Publisher: Tiger Tales
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1589251881
• ISBN 13: 9781589251885
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: COCKCROFT JASON