Christmas

As a political commentator, I can't stand him but I must give him credit for this amazingly well written children's story. It really teaches that it's best to give from the heart and the magic it can bring into someones life. ( )

All Eddie wants for Christmas is a bike. Eddie's Grandpa comes and tells him that he will not be receiving one but goes on to tell him that he will be receiving a Christmas sweater. Eddie is severely disappointed until he realizes all the magic and love he can have with the sweater. Even when Eddie does receive the bike, he realizes that all he wants is the sweater ("What his heart needs most"). Eddie realizes that big shiny gifts aren't what Christmas is about, but family and love.

Media: Oil Paints ( )

Genre: Realistic Fiction
Age App: K-5
Summary: The young boy wishes with all his might for a new bike from Santa. His grandpa tells him that instead of a new bike, he is going to receive a gift that is much better! His mom made him a homemade sweater! The boy is very disappointed but after having many dreams about the amazing sweater, he learns the true power of homemade gifts. He discovers that homemade gifts hold special magic from their maker that stay with you forever! In the morning he discovers that he actually got the new bike! He is mostly excited about his new Christmas sweater after having those amazing dreams.
Media: Acrylic ( )