
Momma's Christmas Gift
Kao Kalia Yang(Author)
Kokila (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 6. October 2026
Book
Hardback
40 pages
979-8-217-00630-4 (ISBN)
Description
A modern Gift of the Magi tale of a poor Hmong family celebrating Christmas and the love, sacrifice, and generosity that holds them close.
Six days a week, Momma wakes up before dawn to head to the factory. She leaves three simple bowls of rice and egg on the table for her children and always returns home before their bellies start to rumble. Sister knows their family does not have much. She loves walking home and being greeted by the glowing Santa on the corner and the twinkling lights and decorated trees inside homes. She plays with her siblings in the snow and together they dream and wish.
On Christmas Eve, Momma sneaks away with Auntie May, and when it is nearly night, Momma returns home bearing a wonderful surprise. But how can this be?
Momma's Christmas Gift is a touching story about the magnificent gift of a mother's love and how all mothers make magic daily, especially during the holidays.
Six days a week, Momma wakes up before dawn to head to the factory. She leaves three simple bowls of rice and egg on the table for her children and always returns home before their bellies start to rumble. Sister knows their family does not have much. She loves walking home and being greeted by the glowing Santa on the corner and the twinkling lights and decorated trees inside homes. She plays with her siblings in the snow and together they dream and wish.
On Christmas Eve, Momma sneaks away with Auntie May, and when it is nearly night, Momma returns home bearing a wonderful surprise. But how can this be?
Momma's Christmas Gift is a touching story about the magnificent gift of a mother's love and how all mothers make magic daily, especially during the holidays.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Penguin Young Readers
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-217-00630-4 (9798217006304)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Written by Kao Kalia Yang; Illustrated by Jaqueline Tam