The Special Gift

The Special Gift

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Hardback (10 Oct 2024)

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Publisher's Synopsis

A magical, festive tale of friendship, resilience and the true meaning of gift-giving. Written by Ruth Doyle and beautifully illustrated by Carmen Saldaña, this is a Christmas story to treasure year after year.

On a night of swirling snow, the storm carries Donkey far from the farm where there is no longer room for him. He's lost, alone and certain he has nothing to offer the world.

But when a message from a magical bird leads Donkey to follow a bright star, he finds a new purpose: to reach the forest and learn what gifts and treasures he has to share.

On his travels, Donkey meets other animals who are lost in their own way: a lonely lamb, an old sheepdog who longs to be useful and a robin searching for a reason to sing. Guided by Donkey, the new friends help each other to navigate the storm to safety . . .

And it is there, in the forest, where they find somewhere to belong . . . and learn that the greatest gifts we can share, are those we carry inside us.

This is the perfect story to share at Christmastime to remind us of the most special gift we can offer - our own kindness.

About the Publisher

Orchard Books

Orchard Books offers the very best in children's books for all ages. Younger readers can choose from favourite picture books such as Charlie and Lola, Dig, Dig Digging, The Dark and Giraffes Can't Dance, emerging readers can escape in the fantasy of Rainbow Magic and Beast Quest, more confident readers will laugh along with the World of Norm and Roald Dahl Funny prize winner Dark Lord, while teens can indulge in Gallagher Girls, Boy Nobody and Teri Terry's dark and suspenseful thrillers. From the young, bright and bold to the edgy, glamorous and intense, Orchard Books provides a rich treasure-trove of titles.

Book information

ISBN: 9781408369166
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Imprint: Orchard Books
Pub date:
Edition: Hardback original
DEWEY: 823.92
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 32
Weight: 438g
Height: 256mm
Width: 283mm
Spine width: 12mm