Ages 5^-7. Maria, her mother, and grandmother are busy preparing for Christmas when they discover an old music box with a figurine of a girl on the top. Maria thinks she looks just like an angel (sans wings); Grandma explains that some people believe angels must perform a good deed (or, in the case of a figurine, have someone help them) to earn their wings. On Christmas Eve morning, Maria secretly delivers a bag of cookies to a homeless man she has been concerned about. Later, while she is opening her own presents, she is surprised to find the music box angel--now complete with wings. Vainio's soft, dreamlike watercolors mesh nicely with the gentle story. A great choice for holiday read-alouds or family sharing, this simple tale, with its universal themes, will provide a welcome respite from the hubbub and commercialism of the season. Kay Weisman --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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