The Christmas gift : A story for little folks by Oliver Optic
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"The Christmas Gift: A Story for Little Folks" by Oliver Optic is a children's story written in the late 19th century. This heartwarming tale revolves around the themes of kindness, charity, and the true spirit of Christmas, showcasing the joy that comes from giving rather than receiving. It captures the love and innocence of childhood while imparting important moral lessons about helping those in need. The story centers on two children, Frank
and Flora, who, along with their city cousins, decide to understand the hardships faced by their needy neighbor, Mrs. White, a widow struggling to care for her children during tough times. Instead of focusing on their own Christmas gifts, Flora leads her cousins in a plan to pool their money to buy essential supplies and food for Mrs. White and her family. Their excitement and determination to help lead them on a joyful journey, culminating in a lavish delivery of goods to the widow's home. The children learn valuable lessons about generosity and compassion, and the story concludes with a heartfelt reminder that true happiness comes from selfless acts of kindness, especially during the festive holiday season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Christmas gift : A story for little folks |
| Original Publication | Boston: Lee and Shepard, 1862. |
| Series Title | Riverdale story books |
| Credits | Carol Brown, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72610 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72610-6 |
| Release Date | Jan 3, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 361 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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