What's the Best Gift you ever received? A pony? A bicycle, dress, doll, puppy, tool chest, computer, iPhone, diamonds, trip to paradise, new car, new house, a winning lotto ticket?! Chances are the Best Gift any of us can receive is the Gift of Unconditional Love from our Family and Friends, and Time to Share together. To be in a safe, warm, friendly place, maybe with logs in a fire and sipping hot cider, listening to sentimental music with soft candlelight and loved ones by our sides; that is a true gift, one we all enjoy and appreciate. Wherever we are, we can count our many blessings and share our love with dear ones. With that in mind, here are some favorite ideas for purchasing gifts.
There's so much pleasure in turning the pages of a really good book - we are in a suspended reality and walk with the characters through their respective lives. When children love to read, they learn much faster, about everything. Suzanne Zoch writes classic mysteries for kids - they have to look for clues and figure stuff out. They'll love these stories. Take a look at her site to discover her many charming books. New Books For Kids.
This new translation into "modern" English brings a classic tale into sharper focus for today's teens without sacrificing the beauty and simplicity of the author's writing, and the "restored" artwork has all the charm of the original drawings.

What appears to be a simple tale of two lost souls-one, a pilot marooned in the desert next to his ditched plane; the other, a minuscule prince in self-imposed exile from an asteroid so small that he can watch the sunset 44 times a day-reveals itself as something far more complex.

What appears to be a fairy tale for children opens like the petals of the Little Prince's flower into a fantasy that has lessons for all of us. It is truly an ageless masterpiece that continues to delight children of all ages.

"Once there was a tree . . . and she loved a little boy." So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein.

Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk . . . and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave.

This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another’s capacity to love in return.
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Some of my best friends have been books - they are always there when you ask them to be; never tire of giving advice and comfort, or are there for plain old entertainment. These books are timely, profound and constantly helpful.
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How about adopting a Black Bear, or Wolf, or Snow Leopard, or many other species. Adoptions are a wonderful way to protect endangered wild animals and share the importance of conservation. They make the perfect gift for any reason, birthdays and other special occasions! Or, get one for yourself and support Defenders' wildlife-saving work. Adoptions for any budget, starting at just $20.
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