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What Is Given From the Heart

Name: What Is Given From the Heart
ISBN: 9780375836152

Hardcover – Picture Book, January 8, 2019

Patricia C. McKissack

Random House Children's Books · Hardcover · January 8, 2019

Reading lane: Homelessness & Poverty

Christian Social Issues US: African American Stories Homelessness & Poverty children

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Giving From the Heart

A tender picture book finds emotional weight in generosity, even when little seems available to give.

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A warm story about compassion and the meaning of giving
A family-centered tale with a church community at its heart

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A poignant, uplifting reading experience
Illustrations accompanying a story about care and generosity

Book Details

Authors: Patricia C. McKissack
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: January 8, 2019
Format: Hardcover
Theme: Homelessness & Poverty · US: African American Stories
Reading lane: Homelessness & Poverty

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US: African American Stories
Homelessness & Poverty
Values & Virtues

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CORETTA SCOTT KING – JOHN STEPTOE ILLUSTRATOR AWARD FOR NEW TALENT WINNER This final, magnificent picture book from three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and Newbery Honor author Patricia McKissack is a poignant and uplifting celebration of the joy of giving. "Misery loves company,"" Mama says to James Otis. It's been a rough couple of months for them, but Mama says as long as they have their health and strength, they're blessed. One Sunday before Valentine's Day, Reverend Dennis makes an announcement during the service-- the Temples have lost everything in a fire, and the church is collecting anything that might be useful to them. James thinks hard about what he can add to the Temple's ""love box,"" but what does he have worth giving? With her extraordinary gift for storytelling, McKissack--with stunning illustrations by Harrison--delivers a touching, powerful tale of compassion and reminds us all that what is given from the heart, reaches the heart.