Like modern-day Miss Rumphius and her promise to make the world a
more beautiful place, this luminous story brings the scope of a lifetime
into focus for a young reader and fills it with the magic of gifts given
and received.
This moving and radiant story of the relationship between a grandmother
and granddaughter, and the joy and promise passed down between them,
begins one quiet dawn . . .
On the morning of her eighth birthday,
Maude buries a secret
at the foot of a flowering dogwood--
and inside it,
a tiny toy elephant,
a marble like a tiger's eye,
a bird's nest with purple string woven through the twigs,
and more.
A special box.
A gift, waiting for the right moment to be opened again.
At once lyrical and profound, this enchantingly illustrated book is a
joyful celebration of intergenerational relationships and of the secret
treasures of childhood. Young readers and adults will delight in the
memories and magic tucked away in the red tin box.
REASSURING AND MAGICAL: In these unpredictable times, gentle stories
have the power to reassure little ones that the most important things in
life are still right in our hands. This beautiful book celebrates the
enduring themes of family love, connection, and the power of memory with
poignancy and care.
CELEBRATES INTERGENERATIONAL SHARING: The warmth between a grandmother
and her granddaughter that this luminous picture book depicts serves as
a beautiful model of the little moments that form fond memories and
build lasting intergenerational relationships.
EVERYONE HAS A TREASURE: The collection of special objects in this story
give a grandmother's memories and connection to her granddaughter a
physicality that even the youngest readers can use their own senses to
understand, reinforcing the deeper meaning and mystery each one
contains.
A MEANINGFUL GIFT: With gorgeous, color-drenched illustrations and
lyrical text that illuminates a message of enduring love, this picture
book makes a wonderful gift for any occasion, from birthdays to
holidays, and every day of the year.
Perfect for:
- Anyone seeking storytime books that celebrate family connection
- Fans of beautiful and heartfelt picture books like The Giving Tree,
One Morning in Maine, and Last Stop on Market Street
- Gift book for new grandmothers, as part of a wishing well basket for
baby shower, a birthday gift to a grandchild, or a classroom resource
for diverse kids' books
- Any occasion that calls for distinctive books that will become
treasured keepsakes
