"Bestselling author Glenys Nellist tells a Christmas tale of generosity and kindness. It was going to be the best Christmas ever because Little Mole had found the perfect gift for Mama: the biggest, most beautiful mushroom he had ever seen. But on his way home, Little Mole encounters other woodland friends in need. Though it pains him to do so, Little Mole shares pieces of his mushroom with each friend he meets until there's not much left. Disappointed and anxious about what this means for Christmas, Little Mole wraps what's left of the mushroom. He fears Christmas is ruined, but ultimately, Little Mole discovers that his gift was bigger than he ever imagined. Little Mole's Christmas Gift is a companion to Nellist's spring-themed picture book, Little Mole Finds Hope. "
Glenys Nellist is the author of multiple children's books, including the bestselling 'Twas the Evening of Christmas and the popular series Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time. Her writing reflects a deep passion for helping children discover joy in the world. Glenys lives in Michigan with her husband, David. Sally Garland was brought up in the small town of Alness in the Highlands of Scotland and studied illustration at Edinburgh College of Art. She currently lives and works in Glasgow, with her partner and young son. Garland has loved drawing and has had a passion for children's literature and illustration since she was young. She now has many years of experience working as a children's illustrator. Her current influences include vintage picture book illustration from the 1950s and 1960s.
"This compassionate Christmas fable emphasizes classic morals: that the heart behind a gift matters more than the gift itself." --Publishers Weekly "A warm wintertime read with a message for any time of year." --Kirkus Review "In Little Mole's Christmas Gift, we watch the beautiful way perceptions shift when we acknowledge and address the needs of others. What a lovely story for Christmastime!" --Jennifer Grant, author of Maybe I Can Love My Neighbor Too "Enchanting and endearing! Little Mole and Mama Mole are delightful guides who remind us what Christmas is all about." --Traci Smith, author of Prayers for Faithful Families "Glenys Nellist gives kids and adults alike a perfect picture of kindness and generosity through this second adventure with Little Mole." --Caryn Rivadeneira, author of Grit and Grace and the Helper Hounds series
