Author: Jane Freeberg
Illustrator: Astrid Sheckels
Recommended for Ages: 6 to 10
Story: This nostalgic tale of a very special gift - not the special Christmas present itself but the love it symbolizes - is the first children's book by Jane Freeberg. Set in a Maine coastal village, the story of a family working together during the Depression provides a glimpse into the past with its description of scallop harvesting, as well as a good lesson about what really matters. Astrid Sheckle's watercolors create a strong sense of time and place.
Copyright: 2009
Publisher: Islandport Press
ISBN: 9781934031254
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