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Jim and Della have been reduced to a mere smidgen of their income. Right around the holidays, that proves crippling to their wishes to give something special with love for Christmas. Della has worked to scrounge $1.87 to buy Jim a gift, and it isn't enough--or so she thinks. With open hearts and desires to show their utmost love, sacrifices are made...perhaps unnecessarily.
Illustrator Sonja Danowski brings The Gift of the Magi to life for readers of all ages in this artful rendition of the classic holiday tale by O. Henry. Danowski's ability to capture emotional intensity in her art shines through each illustration of this remarkable picture book. The majority of the illustrations are rendered with the softer, deeper tones that accentuate the acts of personal sacrifice as well as the somewhat gloomy nature cast upon a new couple struggling to get by.
The Gift of the Magi is rich in detail and a wonder for young eyes to peruse, really capturing the heart of the message in multiple ways. Too many nowadays hold the value of emotional expression in trinkets of little true value. The rejuvenation of this timeless tale again fortifies that while gifts can mean much, the consideration and heart behind the giving means even more.
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S.R. Polinsky/2014 for curled
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The Gift of the Magi