The Sparkle Box is a story that has the power to change Christmas. It was written by Jill Hardie and illustrated by Christine Kornacki.
Christmas is supposed to be a season of great joy, but often it can be a season of hardship and depression for those in need. There are many ways that people are needy, it isn't always a financial need. Some are lonely, some people live with constant physical pain. And then some are in the most need of all, they are in need of a Savior, they need to know Jesus.
The Sparkle Box may be a children's book written for ages 4 to 8, but grown ups need to read it too. The book may be short, just 32 pages, but the story inside holds a lot of meaning.
Christmas is going to be different this year in our house because of this book. The kids and I are excited to add things to our sparkle box! We loved reading this sweet story together and I am excited to read it again with my homeschool group and hopefully my Awana group too.
Included in the back of this hardback book is your own special sparkle box so you can start a new tradition in your home right away.
The book begins with.....
Dear Reader, you are the light of the world. Make it sparkle.
Sam is a young boy who is excited about Christmas! A mysterious sparkly box is sitting on their mantle, he thinks it might be for him. His mom tells him its a special gift to open together later, after it is filled.
Sam witnesses his mother and father doing kind things for others, and his heart is touched when he sees a homeless man sleeping on a bench in the park. But what can a small boy do to help? He cant stop thinking about these things, and about what could possibly be in that box.
Finally Christmas morning arrives! The family opens it together, and inside is........oh I cant spoil it for you! But Ill bet you have an idea of what was inside don't you?
Watch a short video about the book here!
Tell me what you think is inside The Sparkle Box and on December 2nd one winner will be chosen to receive a copy of The Sparkle Box!
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The book sounds really interesting. My kids would love it!
ReplyDeleteThis book Is on my wishlist this year. I would love to read it and use it as part of our Christmas traditions. I think God's love, good deeds, or Baby Jesus will be inside the box. Thank you for the chance to win this book!
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