Book Description

The holiday is Christmas, the day children dream about all year as they imagine gifts with their names on them. In her charmingly illustrated new book, The Smallest Toy Store, Regina Lewis gently reminds her readers that there are children who face the holiday, and every day, without a place to call home, much less a tree or presents. Join the magical Ms. MerryWood and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Adrian Fogelin, author "Crossing Jordan," "Anna Caseys Place in the World," "My Brothers Hero," "Sister Spider Knows All," and "The Big Nothing" How would you prepare a meal and cook it, if you were a homeless child? Where would you safely sleep? The Smallest Toy Store welcomes sockless Jacob and Lillibeth into a warm world very different from their scary homeless life. With an Elder-Fairy who knows all, and a family who never gives up, this story is sure to make you want to cheer! And to volunteer. Jan Annino Godown, Volunteer, Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators, author of the heritage travel guide, "Family Fun in Florida" In The Smallest Toy Store, author Regina Lewis and illustrator P.M. Moore capture both the magic of Christmas and the hope of homeless Lillibeth and Jacob for home, love, and security. This book will make young readers aware of the plight of homeless children within a warm, joyous, and uplifting story! Billy Moore, author "Crackers Mule" and "Little Brother Real Snake"