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Rob wants to get his father something special for Christmas this year—something that shows how much he really loves him. But it's Christmas Eve, and he doesn't have much money to spend. What could he possibly get? Suddenly, Rob thinks of the best gift of all....

Author of nearly a hundred books for children and adults, and winner of both the Pulitzer and Nobel prizes, Pearl S. Buck has captured the spirit of Christmas in this elegant, heartwarming story about a boy's gift of love. Originally published in 1955, this classic story is now being issued, for the first time ever, as a picture book with glorious full-color art by acclaimed artist Mark Buehner.

A welcome addition to everyone's holiday collection, this timeless treasure will bring the true meaning of Christmas to the entire family for generations to come.

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Pearl S. Buck

Pearl S. Buck

1892 - 1973
American
Internationally known author and humanitarian Pearl Sydenstricker Buck graduated in 1914 from Randolph-Marcon Women's College, where she wrote for t... See more
Mark Buehner

Mark Buehner

1959 -
American
Mark Buehner lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife, Caralyn, and their seven children.  It was his children who brought special meaning ... See more

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Christmas Day in the Morning
This longer story by Nobel Laureate Buck, originally published in 1955, is presented for the first time as an illustrated work for children...

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