The True Gift, Patricia MacLachlan
The True Gift, Patricia MacLachlan
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The True Gift

Author: Patricia MacLachlan

Narrator: Aya Cash

Unabridged: 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/06/2009

Synopsis

Experience the magic of authentic giving in this holiday classic from the Newbery Award–winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall.

All year long Lily and Liam look forward to the holidays at their grandparents’ farm. It’s always the perfect trip: walking to the lilac library, trimming the tree, giving gifts. But this year, thanks to a white cow alone in the meadow, things will be different. This holiday, Lily and Liam will find out the meaning of a special gift.

This holiday classic from a beloved author rings in the season by celebrating the joys of family, community, and true giving.

About Patricia MacLachlan

Patricia MacLachlan (1938–2022) was the author of many well-loved novels and picture books, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal; its sequels, Skylark and Caleb’s Story; Edward’s Eyes; The True Gift; Waiting for the Magic; White Fur Flying; Fly Away; and Snow Horses. She lived in western Massachusetts.

Reviews

Goodreads review by debbicat *made of stardust* on March 02, 2023

Oh my goodness this was a nice surprise. I was in the car today and had a bit of a drive. I wanted something holidayish. Clicked on the library app on my phone and did a "browse" of the holiday books being offered. This one came up. I was not familiar with it. BUT....I love me some Patricia (Sarah P......more

Goodreads review by Abigail on December 01, 2018

When Lily and her younger brother Liam go to stay with their grandparents during the week leading up to Christmas - a yearly tradition in their family - they expect another delightful visit, full of the joy of spending time with loved ones, visiting the local "lilac" library (so named because it alw......more

Goodreads review by Rebekah on November 19, 2019

While I really like “Sarah, Plain and Tall,” this book wasn’t as good. I still enjoyed it, but it didn’t rank in my want-to-read-again-each-Christmas stack. It’s told in first person by one of the main characters, Lily. The focus of this story is on helping a cow not be lonely for Christmas. I know m......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on December 31, 2019

This was a sweet book but I felt the plot was a bit slow and it just didn't feel like fantastic writing. Having said that, after I read it to my seven year old, she immediately read it again to herself so she must have liked it. I read a lot of children's books but this wasn't one of my favourites.......more

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