In Franklin's Christmas Gift, Franklin's entire class is donating new and used toys to needy children. At first, Franklin can't decide which of his toys to donate; everything's so special to him that he can't imagine parting with any one of them! But when he learns that these children might not get more than a single present each on Christmas, he realizes that he needs to make his donation count.
Every time I read one of these Franklin books, I ask myself again why I don't read more of them. They really are incredibly endearing and teach non-cliched morals that I actually agree with; the moral here in particular is downright enchanting. While the obvious way to describe it is "a lesson in generosity," the nuance of it is so much more than that; rather than simply showing Franklin enjoy the act of sharing with another person, Franklin's Christmas Gift goes out of its way to point out another--perhaps more important, one could argue--aspect of holiday charity: that a seemingly insignificant donation might not seem so insignificant to the person who receives it.
I highly recommend Franklin's Christmas Gift to anyone in need of a good holiday read for a young child.
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