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The Gift

By Michael Speechley
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The Gift by Michael Speechley, a children's book, follows the enchanting story of a young girl named Rosie who learns the true value of giving. Through a mysterious discovery, Rosie realises that the simplest gestures can have the most profound impacts on others and herself. This heartwarming tale explores themes of kindness, empathy, and the joy of helping those around us.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming stories about kindness and empathy. It's a beautifully illustrated tale that encourages young readers to think about the joy in gift-giving and the happiness it brings, making it perfect for fostering a love for sharing and generosity.

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Championing simple acts of kindness, this exquisite picture book explores the importance of friendship and the joy of giving.

The house across the road looks abandoned, but Rosie knows someone lives there. She decides to give her mystery neighbour a gift - something different, something unusual, something surprising. Something her mum would have been proud of.

Discover the heartwarming story in The Gift by Michael Speechley.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761041969

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 217.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Michael Speechley Penguin Books

About the Author

Michael Speechley has been a graphic designer and high school art teacher in WA. His first picture book, The All New Must Have Orange 430, explores themes of consumerism and the environment. It was shortlisted and awarded as an Honour Book in the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Children's Book of the Year Award in 2019, and was the winner of The Wilderness Society's 2019 Environment Award for Children's Literature, Picture Books. His second book is The Gift, which was published in September 2019. This book deals with loss, kindness and the joy of giving. It was a Notable Book in the 2020 CBCA Book of the Year Awards, and was shortlisted for the 2019 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards.

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