Books like Circle of gold by Candy Dawson Boyd
In this story, Mattie, a young African American girl, dreams of getting a gold pin for her mother on Mother's Day. However, she faces challenges as her mother is in a single-parent family and she has not saved enough money to buy the gift. Her father, who has just lost his job, also finds it hard to support the family financially. Despite the difficult situation, Mattie remains determined and seeks help from her community. She learns that it is not enough just to have the money, but also to use it wisely. The story teaches important lessons about love, hard work, and the importance of making the best of what you have.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Candy Dawson Boyd
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