The Christmas Gift

by E.L. David

Overview

A Christmas Angel is hard at work and so a well-to-do boy hurrying home on his usual route to enjoy a lavish Christmas with his family suddenly finds himself on a strange road hes never seen before. He comes upon a poor family with no means to have Christmas at all. Realizing he is lost and late for Christmas dinner he consults his timepiece and finds some extra coin in his pocket. He realizes he has the means to help with a gift but he doesnt want to miss his own Christmas! Does he stay and help or does he hurry away and try to find his way home? As he struggles with his conscience, the Christmas Angel works her magic and brings a Heavenly Christmas gift that surprises everyone especially him!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496967671
Publisher:	AuthorHouse
Publication date:	08/05/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1
File size:	38 MB
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Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

E.L. David brings to light the true spirit of Christmas in this heartwarming story told in inspirational verse with beautiful illustrations. This magical and inspiring Christmas story will delight both children and grown-ups alike while encouraging the gift of sharing. It is a story of conscience and fosters good will. It promotes the proverb that tells us it is often better to give than to receive and inspires the true meaning of Christmas.

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The Christmas Gift

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By E.L. David

AuthorHouse

Copyright © 2011 E.L. David
All right reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4634-2685-9

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Chapter One

On Christmas Eve the snow came down, And everywhere in every town, All yellow, red and white and brown, Were feasting, singing and dancing around.

But as the snowflakes fell so light One candle wasn't shining bright. No fire burned, no Christmas tree, No happy faces could I see.

No Christmas laughter could I hear, No hearty voices hailed a cheer; And as I watched I shed a tear, I wondered what had led me here.

I'd never passed this way before I felt compelled to witness more. I dropped my bundles in the lane, And wiped the snow from windowpane;

In faintest light what did I see? A boy and girl on mother's knee. Huddled close against the cold, They weren't even ten years old.

A tattered blanket to keep them warm Was naught against the coming storm. I must've stood there for a while, And watched the mother bravely smile Gathering strength from up above To shelter them with all her love.

I watched them eat the rind of a pear, And even this they had to share! All I could do was stop and stare. What could I do, why should I care?

It's Christmas Eve - I'm in a hurry Why must I be made to worry? What would my timepiece indicate? I pulled it out – Oh no – I'm late!

(Continues...)

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