Books like The Sparkle Box by Jill Hardie
Sam is thrilled for Christmas, expecting parties, gifts, and the mystery of a sparkling box on the mantel. During the holidays his family engages in numerous acts of kindness. On Christmas morning, when Sam opens the Sparkle Box, he finds only slips of paper detailing their good deeds. His parents explain that these acts are gifts for Jesus, echoing the idea that helping others is a way of serving Him.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jill Hardie
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