Mr. Finnegan's Giving Chest by Dan Farr
This is another yard sale find of ours. When I was little my mom always had this special basket of books that she would only pull out around Christmas time; books that contained, in one form or another, the story of Christmas. I've been working to establish this same sort of collection for my own kids and when I happened along this one, I knew I had to have it.
Mr. Finnegan's Giving Chest does, lightly, parallel the Gospel Christmas story. It teaches selflessness, giving, and tender care for others who don't have much of anything or anyone in their lives. It is a touching story of a couple of kids who are taught by Mr. Finnegan (Dick VanDyke) how to think of others before yourself and how to give with all you've got. It is a beautiful book with gorgeous pictures and a wonderful story line to match.
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