As the holiday season quickly approaches, it is important for children to remember that Christmas is about more than presents and material things. A meaningful gift can cost little time or money and can even be free, such as the gift of friendship or the gift of working together.
Author and giving expert Stephanie L. Jones aims to illustrate this sentiment in her book, Giving Gal and the Christmas Cookie Extravaganza. Based on Jones’s own annual Christmas cookie tradition with her best friend, Giving Gal and the Christmas Cookie Extravaganza follows main character Gabi as she works to put together her annual Christmas Cookie Extravaganza. Excited to have her new friend Tianna joining in on the fun, both girls are disappointed when the day doesn’t start out as planned. But Giving Gal persists in giving encouragement, showing kindness, and making sure her friend feels included.