The Gifts of the Child Christ (Annotated and Illustrated)

<p><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>By George MacDonald</em></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Illustrated by Sarah Geesey | Editing and Afterword by Mandy Pallock</em></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Rediscover the warmth of faith family and redemption through a timeless tale from beloved Scottish author George MacDonald whose writings inspired C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien.</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In Victorian London the Greatorex family has wealth but not love. Augustus Greatorex a proud merchant believes himself a good father-yet his little daughter Phosy quiet and tenderhearted longs for affection he never gives. When she misunderstands a Christmas sermon her innocent faith sets in motion a series of events that awaken every heart in the household.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Through sorrow the heartbreak of loss and unexpected grace MacDonald weaves a moving story of transformation. A servant's pride is broken a craftsman's despair redeemed and a father's heart restored to his child. </span><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The Gifts of the Child Christ</em><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> reminds readers that the truest gifts of Christmas are not found beneath the tree but within the love that reflects the Father-heart of God Himself.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Gently updated for today's readers and graced with </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>charming illustrations by Sarah Geesey</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> and an </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>afterword by Mandy Pallock</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> this beautiful edition invites families to slow down gather close and remember the wonder of being truly seen known and loved.</span></p>