Akron Public Library

"From the bestselling author of If I Were You comes a nostalgic and endearing holiday story that reminds us that sometimes, the most meaningful gifts are the ones we least expect and don't deserve. Best friends Audrey Barrett and Eve Dawson are looking forward to celebrating Christmas in postwar America, thrilled at the prospect of starting new traditions with their five-year-old sons. But when the Sears Christmas Wish Book arrives and the boys start...

Discusses the life, career, and generosity of Latin American baseball player Roberto Clemente.

Harold is a very special bear who always wears a woolly hat, so when a crow steals the hat from him, he tries to win it back.

In their travels, three sisters find a magic spyglass, a magic horse, and a magic apple, which they use to help save a sick prince.

Peter and Davy have adventures when they go shopping for a ten-cent present for their mother's birthday

The present on the closet shelf could be the most fabulous gift Arthur ever imagined. But then again, it might be something else entirely....

A family of hedgehogs receives unexpected rewards on Christmas. This heartwarming story touches on generosity, sharing and family in the true spirit of Christmas.DEEANN SCHUMACHERRegularly reading to her children had kindled an interest in writing children's books for DeeAnn Schumacher.This classic Christmas story introduces an adorable family of hedgehogs. She resides in North Dakota with her husband of over 25 years.

A servant of the Watermaster, a kind man who gives water freely to the thirsty people of the desert village, tries to restrict this gift by imposing his own terms on it, even though his master wishes to share the water with all.

Thomas packs a suitcase full of items for the needy, inspiring his family to visit a homeless shelter.

Kiki loves to knit hats and give them away, leading many other people to be generous, as well.