by Patricia MacLachlan (Author), Brian Floca (Illustrator)
Experience the magic of authentic giving in this holiday classic from the Newbery Award-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall.
All year long Lily and Liam look forward to the holidays at their grandparents' farm. It's always the perfect trip: walking to the lilac library, trimming the tree, giving gifts. But this year, thanks to a white cow alone in the meadow, things will be different. This holiday, Lily and Liam will find out the meaning of a special gift.
This holiday classic from a beloved author rings in the season by celebrating the joys of family, community, and true giving.
Author Biography
Patricia MacLachlan (1938-2022) was the author of many well-loved novels and picture books, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal; its sequels, Skylark and Caleb's Story; Edward's Eyes; The True Gift; Waiting for the Magic; White Fur Flying; Fly Away; and Snow Horses. She lived in western Massachusetts.
Brian Floca is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed picture books
Locomotive, winner of the Caldecott Medal and a
New York Times bestseller;
Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11; and
Lightship, each a Robert F. Sibert Honor Book. He is the illustrator of numerous additional books, including Avi's Poppy series. You can visit him online at BrianFloca.com.
Number of Pages: 112
Dimensions: 0.32 x 7.62 x 5.23 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 01, 2013
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: True Gift: A Christmas Story
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3
Point Value: 1
