Written and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
This is a great fable to help kids understand that sometimes the smallest gifts are the best. Roland wants a BIG gift for Christmas and when there is only a small one he isn’t very happy. Then he learns about the best gifts. Great book for all ages.
Review by Sara Justet, Carl Sandburg Elementary Media Center
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: K-6
Author Website: www.peterhreynolds.com
The Smallest Gift of Christmas
Written and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
Candlewick Press
40 pages
Release Date: September 24, 2013
ISBN: 9780763661038 (hardcover)
This book reminds me of “The Gift of Nothing” by Patrick McDonnell. Another good book about giving and receiving!