What Is Given from the Heart

<b>CORETTA SCOTT KING &#150; JOHN STEPTOE&#160;ILLUSTRATOR&#160;AWARD FOR NEW TALENT&#160;WINNER<br><br>This final magnificent picture book from three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and Newbery Honor author Patricia McKissack is a poignant and uplifting celebration of the joy of giving.&#160;<br> </b><br> Misery loves company Mama says to James Otis. It's been a rough couple of months for them but Mama says as long as they have their health and strength they're blessed. One Sunday before Valentine's Day Reverend Dennis makes an announcement during the service-- the Temples have lost everything in a fire and the church is collecting anything that might be useful to them. James thinks hard about what he can add to the Temple's love box but what does he have worth giving? With her extraordinary gift for storytelling McKissack--with stunning illustrations by Harrison--delivers a touching powerful tale of compassion and reminds us all that what is given from the heart reaches the heart.