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Name: Boris and Stella and the perfect gift
Author: Dara Goldman

📘 Boris and Stella and the perfect gift by Dara Goldman

Boris and Stella are in love but financially strained. To honor their holiday traditions, Stella sacrifices a cherished possession to buy Boris a Hanukkah gift, while Boris does the same to purchase a Christmas present for Stella. Their creative exchange highlights the value of love, generosity, and celebrating holidays together even when money is tight.

First publish date: 2013

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Dara Goldman

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