Books like December by Eve Bunting
In "December," the Bunting family—living on the edges of society—finds themselves drawn into a winter holiday gesture when they assist an old woman in desperate need. Their small act of kindness, set against the backdrop of a city aglow with Christmas lights, sparks a chain of events that reshapes their outlook and their future. The story highlights the power of compassion and the unexpected ways gratitude can transform lives during the most magical season of the year.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Eve Bunting
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