- a 15-year-old boy experiences the joy and liberation which comes from giving to others
- realistic and relatable
- brief comparison of their barn with the stable in which Jesus was born
- cozy illustrations
Type: picture book
Ages: 4-12
Author: Pearl S. Buck
Illustrator: Mark Buehner
A simply wonderful book! Upon realizing how much his father loved him, Rob lands on a perfect way to reciprocate the feeling, which then allows the father a very special time with his family he wouldn’t have had otherwise.
Though the boy may be older, even a very young child can understand the book’s message. It’s poignant and a great choice for the Christmas season. I only wish it was easier to find a copy of, so my apologies for the tease. Hopefully your library has it like ours does!