- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Gullane Children's Books (1 May 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1862336415
- ISBN-13: 978-1862336414
- Product Dimensions: 26.9 x 23.9 x 0.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 612,798 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Ama has a new baby brother! And when she asks Grandma Sisi what gift she can give him, Grandma tells her simply to give him the gift of love. But where can Ama find this precious gift? She sets off to find out, but in the end, the gift of love comes to her instead!
About the Author
David Conway is a stay-at-home father bringing up his two young children while his wife works in academic publishing. David is a published poet but now devotes his writing time to children's books. The Most Important Gift of All is David's second picture book, and his first for Gullane. Having had a passion for drawing since she was a child, Karin Littlewood eventually trained and qualified as an instructor. For the past five years she has focused mainly on children's books, and has become hugely popular with her distinctive watercolour artwork style. Karin lives in London with her partner and a very friendly cat!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When the people of Ama's village give gifts to celebrate the birth of Azziz his older sister Ama also wants to give a gift. "Give him love," says Grandma Sisi "that is the most important gift of all." Ama sets off into the valley to search for this gift and what she learns and discovers by journey's end will always stay with her.
A lovely rites of passage story told in a picture book about a young girl's search to find the most important gift of all accompanied by Karin Littlewood wonderful illustrations. Very highly recommended.
A lovely rites of passage story told in a picture book about a young girl's search to find the most important gift of all accompanied by Karin Littlewood wonderful illustrations. Very highly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a beautifully written and illustrated story that accentuates an array of emotions felt by a child who experiences the birth of a baby in the family. This story takes us on a journey through an African village as a little girl, Ama, searches for love - to give love as a gift to her new brother. On her quest to find this special gift, she encounters a weaverbird and a giraffe, but it is the wise ancient lion who assists her in her quest. Ama loses her way in the valley and this could symbolise Ama's feelings about the new arrival.
The splendour of this journey lies in the girl's wonderful discovery of 'love'; she knows she has found the gift of love as she is embraced in the arms of her father, who weeps with joy to find his beloved child; a child who now is no longer lost. As Ama joins her family and her new baby brother, the gift of love surrounds the family, and permeates through the village as love is expressed through songs, dance and celebrations.
The author skilfully captures emotions and the reader is urged to join Ama in her search for the most important gift of all.
This story will appeal to children and adults of all ages as it sensitively acknowledges a child's understanding and acceptance of a new arrival in the family. Along with this, the narrative resonates beautifully with the illustrations which together bring the story alive.
Highly recommended for any age group- heart-warmingly superb!
The splendour of this journey lies in the girl's wonderful discovery of 'love'; she knows she has found the gift of love as she is embraced in the arms of her father, who weeps with joy to find his beloved child; a child who now is no longer lost. As Ama joins her family and her new baby brother, the gift of love surrounds the family, and permeates through the village as love is expressed through songs, dance and celebrations.
The author skilfully captures emotions and the reader is urged to join Ama in her search for the most important gift of all.
This story will appeal to children and adults of all ages as it sensitively acknowledges a child's understanding and acceptance of a new arrival in the family. Along with this, the narrative resonates beautifully with the illustrations which together bring the story alive.
Highly recommended for any age group- heart-warmingly superb!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book offers the rare combination of beautiful illustrations and an equally beautiful story. A great gift for older siblings as new brothers and sisters arrive, this charming story of love and family appeals to a wide range of ages. It's wonderful to read to your children, help them read themselves and to read on your own from time to time!
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