Boris and Stella and the Perfect Gift

Boris is a musician, playing the songs he learned growing up in Russia. Stella is a baker, baking cakes and pastries like her father used to back in Italy. Boris and Stella live in the city and are best friends. They like movies, hats, and each other. At holiday time, Stella wants to give Boris the perfect present for Hanukkah. She wants him to know how special he is. Boris wants to give Stella the perfect present for Christmas--she means so much to him. But perfect presents cost money and their savings banks contain very little. To make their dreams of perfect presents come true, Boris and Stella each sacrifice something very special. In a nod to O. Henry's The Gift of the Magi comes this tender story celebrating traditions, friendships, and gifts from the heart.

Author: Dara Goldman
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Published: 09/01/2013
Pages: 1
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.20h x 9.00w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781585368594
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 164181 / Boris and Stella and the Perfect Gift


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2013
Publishers Weekly 09/16/2013
School Library Journal 10/01/2013 pg. 70
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2013 pg. 63
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Recommended, Satisfactory